Butyl Methacrylate from China
Butyl methacrylate, the butyl ester of methacrylic acid, serves as a reactive diluent in radiation-curable coatings and printing inks. It classifies under HTS 2916.14.20 as an 'other' methacrylic acid ester, adhering to Chapter 29 rules for unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid derivatives. Its low volatility makes it suitable for industrial formulations.
Duty Rate — China → United States
38.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Provide refractive index and boiling point specs matching published values to validate identity
• Include hydroperoxide inhibitor declaration; levels >100ppm may require special handling
• Segregate from strong oxidizers in storage/shipping per NFPA guidelines to prevent polymerization