DMT for Bottle-Grade PET Production from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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