HS Code for Acrylic esters

HS code 291612 is specifically assigned to "Esters of acrylic acid." Chapter 29 of the Harmonized System covers organic chemical compounds, and subheading 2916 focuses on unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids, and their derivatives. Acrylic esters are chemical derivatives formed by the esterification of acrylic acid, which is itself an unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid. This classification is precise for chemical compounds that are esters of acrylic acid, serving as monomers for various polymerizations or as intermediates in chemical synthesis. Their distinct chemical structure as esters of acrylic acid places them accurately within this specific subheading.

Products Included

• Methyl acrylate
• Ethyl acrylate
• Butyl acrylate
• 2-Ethylhexyl acrylate
• Hydroxyethyl acrylate
• Isobornyl acrylate

Common Misclassification

Common misclassifications for acrylic esters often involve related chemical compounds. HS code 291611 covers "Acrylic acid and its salts." The key distinction is that 291611 is for the parent acid or its ionic forms, whereas 291612 is for the ester derivatives. Another area of confusion is 291613, which covers "Methacrylic acid and its salts and esters." Methacrylic acid derivatives are structurally similar but contain an additional methyl group, making them chemically distinct from acrylic acid derivatives. Furthermore, while acrylic esters are monomers, they should not be confused with 390690, which covers "Acrylic polymers (other than polymethyl methacrylate), in primary forms." The esters are the building blocks, not the resulting polymers.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Acrylic esters?

The HS code for Acrylic esters is 291612, which specifically covers esters of acrylic acid within the category of unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids and their derivatives.

What is the difference between acrylic acid and acrylic esters for HS classification?

Acrylic acid (HS code 291611) is the parent carboxylic acid, an organic compound with a carboxyl group. Acrylic esters (HS code 291612) are derivatives of acrylic acid where the hydrogen of the carboxyl group is replaced by an alkyl or aryl group, forming an ester functional group.