Lauryl Methacrylate from China
Lauryl methacrylate (C12-C14) provides comb polymer structure in dispersants for concrete admixtures and oil additives. Intermediate chain length balances solubility; HTS 2916.14.20.50 classification as unsaturated acyclic ester. Enables steric stabilization in aqueous systems.
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
• Chain distribution C12:60%, C14:40% via GC; hydroperoxide test <10 meq/kg; bulk tanker temperature 40-50°C