n-Butyl Methacrylate from China
n-Butyl methacrylate is the straight-chain butyl ester used in low-odor architectural paints and clear coats. HTS 2916.14.20 'other' covers this pure methacrylic acid ester per Chapter 29 chemical definition. Provides good adhesion and flexibility in copolymers.
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
• Isomer content (<1% iso-butyl) specification prevents reclassification
• Color (APHA <10) indicates oxidation-free product
• IBC tote preferred packaging reduces vapor loss