Methyl Acrylate from China

Methyl acrylate is the methyl ester of acrylic acid, an unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid. It falls under HTS 2916.12.5050 as 'other' esters of acrylic acid, used primarily as a monomer in polymer production for paints, adhesives, and textiles. This classification applies to the pure chemical compound meeting chapter 29 notes for separate chemically defined organic compounds.

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)

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Import Tips

• Provide detailed chemical analysis certificates confirming purity and structure as methyl ester of acrylic acid to avoid misclassification

• Ensure packaging complies with UN hazardous material regulations for flammable liquids; include stabilizers if required for transport

• Verify importer has proper TSCA registration for new chemical substances if not previously notified