Disodium Terephthalate Salt from Mexico
Disodium terephthalate is the sodium salt of terephthalic acid, used in specialty polymers and as a chemical intermediate. It is classified under HTS 2917.36.00.00 as explicitly including salts of terephthalic acid per the heading description and Chapter 29 note on inorganic salts.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Provide assay confirming sodium content and acid equivalence; label as 'not for food/pharma use' to avoid stricter regs; check for stabilizer additions that could trigger Chapter 29 note (f) review