Glycidyl Methacrylate from China
Glycidyl methacrylate (GMA) contains epoxide functionality for crosslinking in powder coatings and reactive diluents. Dual functionality enables advanced polymer architectures; HTS 2916.14.20.50 as acrylic ester per classification notes excluding only specific ring structures. Epoxide ring opens under acidic conditions.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.2%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Epoxide number 0.85-0.90 eq/100g titration; UN3082 hazmat; inhibitor-free for some reactive applications