Industrial Grade Terephthalic Acid from Japan
Industrial grade terephthalic acid (typically 99.5% purity) serves as feedstock for polyester fiber production. It qualifies under HTS 2917.36.00.00 as a separate chemically defined compound per Chapter 29 note (a), despite minor impurities.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Submit spec sheets showing PTA content; use UN 2216 proper shipping name for transport; monitor for anti-dusting agents that could invoke Chapter 29 note (g)