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%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
• Epoxide number 0.85-0.90 eq/100g titration; UN3082 hazmat; inhibitor-free for some reactive applications