2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate from Germany
2-Hydroxyethyl methacrylate (HEMA) is crucial for hydrophilic contact lenses, dental composites, and hydrogel coatings. Hydroxyl group enables hydrogen bonding and water solubility; HTS 2916.14.20.50 'other' ester. FDA medical device monomer status.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• USP-NF monograph compliance testing; water content <0.1%; medical device master file reference