n-Butyl Acrylate from China
n-Butyl acrylate, the butyl ester of acrylic acid, is classified in HTS 2916.12.50 as an other acrylic ester. Widely used as a monomer in latex paints, adhesives, and flexible coatings due to its unsaturated monocarboxylic structure. Qualifies under Chapter 29 for pure, 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)
Import Tips
• Declare exact isomer (n-butyl vs iso-butyl) with analytical certificates to avoid reclassification
• Use stainless steel containers; incompatible packaging causes polymerization and denial of entry
• Monitor stabilizer levels; insufficient MEHQ content violates DOT transport regulations