Polymerization-Grade Ethyl Methacrylate from China
Ultra-low inhibitor ethyl methacrylate (<10 ppm MEHQ) for emulsion polymerization producing acrylic latex paints. HTS 2916.14.2010 classification maintained as pure methacrylic ester per Chapter 29 note (a), with minimal additives allowed by note (f). Key raw material for architectural coatings.
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
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• Provide polymerization suitability test data; 2
• Use refrigerated containers (<30°C); 3
• Dual classification review if customer-specific formulations