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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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