Methyl Acrylate for Superabsorbent Polymers from China
Industrial-grade methyl acrylate designated for SAP production in diapers and hygiene products. As a pure acrylic acid methyl ester, it falls under 2916.12.50.20 per the last-in-numerical-order rule among possible Chapter 29 headings. Remains classified as the chemical compound regardless of labeled end-use.
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
• End-use statements don't affect classification—focus on chemical purity; ensure REACH-like compliance for hygiene applications; test for MEHQ stabilizer per spec