2916.14.20.10/Ethyl Methacrylate Monomer/Japan

Ethyl Methacrylate Monomer from Japan

Pure ethyl methacrylate (CH2=C(CH3)COOCH2CH3) is a colorless liquid unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid ester used primarily as a monomer in polymerization reactions. It falls under HTS 2916.14.2010 as a specific ester of methacrylic acid, chemically defined per Chapter 29 note (a). Stabilizers may be added for safety and transport without changing classification.

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%

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Import Tips

• 1

• Provide Certificate of Analysis confirming ≥98% purity as ethyl methacrylate to avoid reclassification; 2

• Include stabilizer disclosure (e.g

• MEHQ <0.01%) per Chapter 29 note (f); 3

• Ship in UN-approved drums due to polymerization hazard, avoiding bulk tankers