2-Hydroxyethyl Acrylate from China
2-Hydroxyethyl acrylate (HEA) contains both acrylic ester and hydroxyl functionality, classified in HTS 2916.12.5050 as 'other' acrylic ester. The principal acrylic acid ester function prevails for classification. Used in UV-curable coatings, adhesives, and reactive diluents for resins.
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
• Dual functionality requires acid-ester priority confirmation via Chapter 29 ester notes
• Highly corrosive; ensure IBCs meet UN 3082 hazardous substance specs
• Declare polymerization inhibitor (MEHQ) levels precisely