Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA) from Canada
Purified terephthalic acid (PTA) is a chemically defined organic compound used primarily as a raw material in producing polyethylene terephthalate (PET) for bottles and fibers. It falls under HTS 2917.36.00.00 as it is specifically terephthalic acid, an aromatic polycarboxylic acid, meeting Chapter 29 note (a) for separate chemically defined compounds.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Verify purity levels (>99.9%) via certificate of analysis to confirm classification; ensure proper hazardous material shipping documentation as it's a combustible solid; avoid misdeclaration as dimethyl terephthalate which falls under 2917.39