Methacrylonitrile from China
Methacrylonitrile (CH2=C(CH3)CN) is an alpha,beta-unsaturated nitrile copolymer used in specialty polymers and adhesives. Falls under HTS 2926.90.5050 as other nitrile-function compound in Chapter 29. More reactive than acrylonitrile due to methyl substitution.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• MEHQ stabilizer levels must be documented; polymerization hazard
• Refractive index 1.469 confirms identity vs acrylonitrile
• Flammable liquid Class 3, Packing Group II required