2916.12.50.50 - Other

This HTS category, 2916.12.50.50, encompasses esters of acrylic acid that are not specifically enumerated elsewhere within the subheadings. It serves as a residual category for various acrylic esters that do not fall under the more precisely defined classifications for common acrylates like ethyl acrylate, methyl acrylate, butyl acrylate, or 2-ethyl-1-hexyl acrylate. The key defining characteristic of items within this group is that they are derived from acrylic acid and are in ester form, but lack a specific subheading dedicated to their unique chemical structure or common commercial designation.

To distinguish this "Other" category from its siblings, it is crucial to examine the chemical structure and nomenclature of the acrylates. The preceding subheadings are reserved for the most frequently traded and commercially significant esters of acrylic acid, each with a distinct alcohol moiety attached. Therefore, any acrylic ester that deviates from these specific alcohol components, or possesses additional functional groups not covered by the broader headings, would likely be classified here. This category acts as a catch-all for less common or more complex acrylic ester derivatives.

As a leaf node in the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories branching from 2916.12.50.50. This means that goods classified under this heading are considered definitively categorized at this level. For classification purposes, practitioners will need to carefully analyze the chemical composition and ensure that the product in question is indeed an ester of acrylic acid and does not meet the specific criteria for any other listed acrylic ester subheading. If a more specific subheading exists and applies, it must be used in preference to this "Other" classification.