Methyl Acrylate Monomer from China
Pure methyl acrylate (CH2=CHCOOCH3) is a colorless liquid unsaturated acrylic acid ester used primarily as a monomer in polymerization reactions. It falls under HTS 2916.12.50.20 as a chemically defined ester of acrylic acid, specifically methyl acrylate, per Chapter 29 notes for separate organic compounds. This classification applies to the undiluted monomer form without additives that would change its chemical nature.
Duty Rate — China → United States
38.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Verify purity certificate (≥99%) to confirm classification as chemically defined compound; ensure UN1991 hazmat labeling for flammable liquids; avoid shipping in retail packaging to prevent reclassification under Chapter 38 mixtures