Dicyclopentenyloxyethyl Methacrylate Monomer
Dicyclopentenyloxyethyl methacrylate is a specific unsaturated acrylic ester classified under HTS 2916.14.10.00 as an ester of methacrylic acid with a dicyclopentenyl oxyethyl group. This chemically defined organic compound is used primarily in polymer synthesis for specialty resins and coatings.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +37.5% | 37.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +12.5% | 12.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If pre-polymerized into coating resins or formulated with pigments
Polymerized forms or formulated paints containing this methacrylate fall under Chapter 32 as synthetic polymers or paints rather than pure monomers.
If supplied as a formulated mixture with photoinitiators and additives
Chemical preparations containing multiple reactive monomers are classified in heading 3824 as prepared binders or chemical mixtures, not individual compounds.
If classified based on the alcohol component rather than acid function
If the dicyclopentenyloxyethanol moiety were considered primary, it might fall under unsaturated alcohols, but Chapter 29 ester classification rules prevail.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide detailed chemical analysis certificates confirming the exact molecular structure matches the dicyclopentenyloxyethyl methacrylate specification
• Include Safety Data Sheets (SDS) documenting purity levels and stabilizer content to comply with Chapter 29 note (f)
• Verify the product is not mixed with solvents that would render it suitable for specific end-use rather than general chemical use per Chapter 29 note (e)
Related Products under HTS 2916.14.10.00
Purified Dicyclopentenyloxyethyl Methacrylate (DCPMA)
High-purity DCPMA (CAS 79752-12-0) is a methacrylic acid ester specifically named in HTS 2916.14.10.00. Used in radiation-curable inks and adhesives due to its reactive double bond and bulky dicyclopentenyl group providing hydrolytic resistance.
Stabilized Dicyclopentenyloxyethyl Methacrylate Resin Precursor
This stabilized version of dicyclopentenyloxyethyl methacrylate contains MEHQ inhibitor as permitted by Chapter 29 note (f). It remains classified under HTS 2916.14.10.00 as the specific methacrylic ester rather than a mixture.
Industrial Grade Dicyclopentenyloxyethyl Methacrylate (DCPMA-IG)
Industrial grade DCPMA for bulk resin production, specifically identified in HTS 2916.14.10.00. The lower purity specification still qualifies as the chemically defined compound of Chapter 29.