Stabilized Ethyl Acrylate 98% from Japan
Industrial-grade ethyl acrylate containing 20-50 ppm MEHQ stabilizer for polymerization inhibition during storage and transport. Classified under HTS 2916.12.50.10 per Chapter 29 note (f) as the stabilizer is necessary for preservation without rendering it suitable for specific use. Used in manufacturing superabsorbent polymers and latex paints.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Submit stabilizer concentration analysis; levels >500 ppm may trigger Chapter 38 mixture classification
• Use UN-approved drums/ISO tanks with proper Inhibitor Certificate for CBP verification
• Avoid 'paint intermediate' descriptions; emphasize chemical intermediate use to maintain Chapter 29 status