Glycidyl Methacrylate from Germany
Glycidyl methacrylate (GMA) features an epoxide ring for crosslinking in powder coatings and composites. As a methacrylic acid ester derivative, it classifies under HTS 2916.14.20 'other,' compliant with Chapter 29 exclusion of epoxides only for ring-position heteroatoms. The ester function determines primary classification.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Epoxide equivalent weight (EEW 130-150) testing validates structure integrity
• pH stability (6.5-7.5) indicates hydrolysis-free product
• Nitrogen blanketing during storage prevents peroxide formation