Dimethyl Terephthalate (DMT) from United States
Dimethyl terephthalate (DMT), the dimethyl ester of terephthalic acid, used in polyester fiber and film production. It is an aromatic polycarboxylic acid derivative, classified under tariff item 2917.39.00 as 'Other' aromatic polycarboxylic acids and their derivatives.
Duty Rate — United States → Canada
PGA flags (2)Show detailsHide detailsCFIAAll ProgramsMay be requiredHCActive Pharmaceutical IngredientsMay be required
- CFIA
All Programs · May be required · on some HTS numbers under this code
May require CFIA All Programs depending on the full 10-digit classification number (only some numbers under this code are listed). Matching criteria: Within Range 2917390090–2918160090. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code).
- HC
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients · May be required
May require HC Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients depending on intended use (HC13) and Canadian product category (HC01). Matching criteria: Starts With 2917. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
Import Tips
• Ensure the DMT is a separate chemically defined compound; if it is dissolved in a solvent, check chapter note 1(e)
• Declare the purity and any stabilizers to the CBSA
• If the product is for polymerization, note that it may be subject to anti-dumping measures