2-Ethylhexyl Methacrylate from China

2-Ethylhexyl methacrylate, with its branched C8 chain, functions as a flexibility-modifying comonomer in acrylic emulsions for paints. Classified in HTS 2916.14.20.50 as an 'other' methacrylic ester due to complex alkyl structure. Low volatility suits exterior 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

Molecular weight confirmation (198.28 g/mol); 50-100 ppm TBC inhibitor required; UN3082 Environmentally Hazardous classification often applies