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Polymerization-Grade Ethyl Methacrylate from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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