Isobutyl Acrylate from Japan
Isobutyl acrylate, an isomer ester of acrylic acid, is covered by HTS 2916.12.50 as 'other' esters. Serves as a comonomer in impact-resistant polymers and specialty coatings. Chemically defined per Chapter 29 notes (a).
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Differentiate from n-butyl acrylate via NMR spectrum in documentation
• Comply with VOC emission regulations for adhesive applications
• Label with GHS pictograms for skin sensitization hazard