MEHQ-Stabilized Methyl Acrylate from China
Methyl acrylate with 4-methoxyphenol (MEHQ) stabilizer at 25-100 ppm for transport safety, allowed under Chapter 29 note (f). Retains HTS 2916.12.50.20 classification as the stabilizer is solely for preservation, not specific use. Common in adhesive and textile industries.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Specify stabilizer type/ppm on SDS; ensure <250 ppm MEHQ to avoid mixture status; comply with US EPA pre-manufacture notice if new use