2916.12.50.30/2-Ethylhexyl Acrylate (Monomer Grade)/Mexico

2-Ethylhexyl Acrylate (Monomer Grade) from Mexico

Industrial-grade 2-ethylhexyl acrylate, a branched-chain ester of acrylic acid used in low-Tg polymers for pressure-sensitive adhesives. Classified under HTS 2916.12.50.30 as 'other' acrylic acid esters excluding methyl, ethyl, and specific isomers, per the unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid esters heading. Meets Chapter 29 purity standards for chemically defined compounds.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

13.7%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico

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Import Tips

• Submit GC-MS analysis verifying butyl acrylate absence, as 2-EHA falls under 'other' but must distinguish from n-butyl acrylate

• Declare exact stabilizer concentration (typically 10-15 ppm MEHQ) to comply with Chapter 29 note (f) preservation allowances

• Use stainless steel IBCs with nitrogen blanketing; document to prevent polymerization during ocean transit