Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA) from Japan
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 — 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
• 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