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U.S. imports of esters of methacrylic acid (HS 291614) totaled $11.4M in April 2026, traded with 17 countries.
Importers of Esters of Methacrylic Acid paid $1.8M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 16% on $11.2M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataMethyl methacrylate (MMA) and ethyl methacrylate are the commercially dominant members of this heading, serving as essential monomers for acrylic polymers, coatings, adhesives, and optical-grade plastics. The US schedule distinguishes dicyclopentenyloxyethyl methacrylate (2916141000), ethyl methacrylate (2916142010), methyl methacrylate (2916142020), and other esters (2916142050). Imports from China are subject to Section 301 tariffs, making Germany and South Korea — the top two suppliers — strategically important alternative sources for downstream polymer manufacturers. Classification turns on the specific ester identity; misidentifying a specialty functional methacrylate as a residual 'other' line can trigger reclassification at entry.
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The schedule carves out three named esters — dicyclopentenyloxyethyl methacrylate (2916141000), ethyl methacrylate (2916142010), and methyl methacrylate (2916142020) — with a catch-all line (2916142050) for all remaining esters. Importers must confirm the specific ester identity by CAS number and chemical documentation to avoid misclassification into the residual line.
Yes. Imports of methacrylic acid esters originating in China are subject to Section 301 tariffs. Importers sourcing from Germany, South Korea, or Japan — the leading non-China suppliers — are not subject to those additional duties, which has influenced supply-chain diversification decisions for US polymer producers.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2916142050 | OTHER ESTERS OF METHACRYLIC ACID | $6.5M | 15.85% | $1.0M |
| 2916142020 | METHYL METHACRYLATE | $3.9M | 13.63% | $519K |
| 2916142010 | ETHYL METHACRYLATE | $758K | 29.22% | $222K |
| 2916141000 | DICYCLOPENTENYLOXYETHYL METHACRYLATE | $204K | 10.00% | $20K |
OTHER ESTERS OF METHACRYLIC ACID
METHYL METHACRYLATE
ETHYL METHACRYLATE
DICYCLOPENTENYLOXYETHYL METHACRYLATE
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2916142020 | METHYL METHACRYLATE | $17.5M |
| 2916142050 | OTHER ESTERS OF METHACRYLIC ACID | $5.9M |
| 2916141000 | DICYCLOPENTENYLOXYETHYL METHACRYLATE | $3.0M |
| 2916142010 | ETHYL METHACRYLATE | $102K |
METHYL METHACRYLATE
10.8M kg
OTHER ESTERS OF METHACRYLIC ACID
1.5M kg
DICYCLOPENTENYLOXYETHYL METHACRYLATE
1.8M kg
ETHYL METHACRYLATE
22.0K kg
NUCLEIC ACIDS & SALTS; OTHER HETEROCYCLIC CMP, NES
HS 293499
HETEROCYCLIC COMP W NITROGEN HETERO-ATM ONLY NESOI
HS 293399
POLYPEPTIDE PROTEIN& GLYCOPROTEIN HORMONES &DERIV
HS 293719
CMPDS CONT AN UNFUSED PYRIDINE RING ETC NESOI
HS 293339
COMP WITH PYRIMIDINE OR PIPERAZINE RING, NESOI
HS 293359
ANTIBIOTICS, NESOI
HS 294190
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | $602K | $17.7M | +$17.1M |
| New Jersey | $4.9M | $1.9M | -$3.0M |
| Ohio | $1.1M | $2.0M | +$881K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOUSTON, TX | $595K | $15.6M | +$15.0M |
| LAREDO, TX | -- | $3.9M | +$3.9M |
| NEWARK, NJ | $3.5M | -- | -$3.5M |