Glacial Methyl Acrylate from Japan
High-purity, undiluted methyl acrylate monomer without water or solvents, termed 'glacial' in chemical trade. It precisely matches HTS 2916.12.50.20 as the methyl ester of acrylic acid, a separate chemically defined compound for manufacturing superabsorbent polymers. Chapter notes confirm classification over earlier headings.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Require assay certificate confirming <0.1% water content; comply with IMDG Class 3 PG II for ocean freight; avoid aluminum packaging due to reactivity