Inhibited 2-Ethylhexyl Acrylate (MEHQ Stabilized) from Germany
2-Ethyl-1-hexyl acrylate stabilized with monomethyl ether hydroquinone (MEHQ) at 25-100 ppm prevents premature polymerization during storage and transport. This fits HTS 2916.12.5040 under Chapter 29 note (f) as the stabilizer is necessary for preservation. Commonly supplied at 99% purity for industrial polymerization applications.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document exact stabilizer type/concentration in COA; CBP may challenge if inhibitor renders it 'particularly suitable for specific use' per note (g)
• Ship with temperature control <35°C; declare hydroquinone content to comply with REACH/TSCA chemical notifications
• Avoid bulk packaging without anti-dusting agents; pitfall is reclassification if colored/odorized beyond identification purposes