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U.S. imports of esters of acrylic acid (HS 291612) totaled $8.5M in April 2026, traded with 20 countries.
Last updated: April 2026 dataAcrylic acid esters — including ethyl acrylate (2916125010), methyl acrylate (2916125020), butyl acrylate (2916125030), and 2-ethylhexyl acrylate (2916125040) — are reactive monomers central to emulsion polymer manufacturing for paints, textiles, and pressure-sensitive adhesives. France and Taiwan are the leading US import sources, with South Korea also a significant supplier. The heading's seven 10-digit lines require importers to specify the exact ester on commercial invoices, as each alkyl chain length corresponds to a distinct tariff line with potentially different duty treatment.
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Mixed shipments of distinct chemical compounds that are separately classifiable must be declared and invoiced by individual compound, with each line item assigned its own 10-digit HTS code (2916125030 for butyl acrylate; 2916125040 for 2-ethylhexyl acrylate). Blending distinct acrylate monomers into a single invoice line risks misclassification and potential CBP penalties. A certificate of analysis confirming the composition of each product is standard supporting documentation.
Acrylate esters are typically shipped with polymerization inhibitors (such as MEHQ or hydroquinone) at specified concentrations. While inhibitor presence does not change the HTS classification — the product is still classified as the named ester — importers should confirm that inhibitor levels meet both DOT hazmat transport requirements and the buyer's specification, as out-of-spec material may be refused or require rework upon arrival.
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