Glycidyl Methacrylate from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Epoxide number 0.85-0.90 eq/100g titration; UN3082 hazmat; inhibitor-free for some reactive applications