Ethyl Methacrylate for Dental Applications from Japan
High-purity ethyl methacrylate (99.5%) packaged in 25kg nitrogen-blanketed drums for dental composite production. Remains under HTS 2916.14.2010 as chemically defined methacrylic acid ester per Chapter 29 scope, despite end-use packaging. Polymerizes into biocompatible resins for fillings.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
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• Include GC-MS purity certificate (≥99.5%) and nitrogen headspace verification; 2
• Separate from food/medical shipments due to monomer toxicity; 3
• FDA cosmetic notification may apply for dental use