DMT for Bottle-Grade PET Production from Japan
Premium dimethyl terephthalate specification for bottle-grade PET with low acetaldehyde potential. HTS 2917.37.00.00 as aromatic polycarboxylic dimethyl ester. Critical for FDA-compliant beverage container resin.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Acetaldehyde precursor analysis (<10ppm) required for food-contact end-use claims
• Prior FDA FCN filing needed if direct food additive contact anticipated
• IV specification 0.80-0.85 dl/g post-polymerization guides DMT quality acceptance