NVP Monomer with MEHQ Inhibitor from China
N-Vinyl-2-pyrrolidone monomer inhibited with monomethyl ether hydroquinone (MEHQ) at 250 ppm for stability in adhesive and coating applications. Qualifies under Chapter 29 note (f) as preserved heterocycle lactam. Specific HTS 2933.79.30.00 designation applies.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.5%
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
• Specify inhibitor type and ppm in commercial invoice; mismatches lead to 3824 reclassification
• Monitor for peroxide formation; include test methods in documentation
• Use nitrogen-blanketed drums for import to maintain inhibitor efficacy