Inhibited 2-Ethylhexyl Acrylate (MEHQ Stabilized) from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 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