n-Butyl Acrylate from China

n-Butyl acrylate is the butyl ester of acrylic acid, a clear, colorless liquid with a characteristic odor used primarily as a monomer in polymerization reactions. It falls under HTS 2916.12.50.30 as an ester of acrylic acid, specifically the butyl ester variant, meeting Chapter 29 requirements for separate chemically defined organic compounds. Commonly employed in producing acrylic polymers for coatings and adhesives.

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

Provide detailed chemical composition certificates confirming ≥99% purity as butyl acrylate to avoid reclassification as mixtures under Chapter 38

Include stabilizer documentation (e.g

hydroquinone levels) as permitted additives under Chapter 29 note (f) for transport safety

Ensure DOT/UN proper shipping name 'Butyl acrylate, stabilized' on MSDS and packaging to comply with hazmat regulations for UN 2222

n-Butyl Acrylate from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2916.12.50.30