Inhibited 2-Ethylhexyl Acrylate (MEHQ Stabilized) from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

13.7%

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

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