Ethyl Acrylate from Mexico
Ethyl acrylate is the ethyl ester of acrylic acid, classified under HTS 2916.12.5050 as an 'other' acrylic acid ester. This unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid derivative serves as a key raw material for manufacturing synthetic resins, latexes, and water-based paints. It meets Chapter 29 requirements for chemically defined organic compounds without exclusions.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
13.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Include Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and stabilizer content declarations, as ethyl acrylate is highly reactive and requires inhibitors
• Confirm compliance with REACH or TSCA for environmental release limits during import processing
• Avoid bulk shipments without proper ventilation specs to prevent polymerization during transit