DMT with Stabilizer for Long-Haul Transport from Japan
Dimethyl terephthalate with added phenolic antioxidant stabilizer per Chapter 29 note (f) for preservation during extended shipping. Still classified under HTS 2917.37.00.00 as the primary compound with stabilizer necessary for transport. Prevents oxidation and discoloration.
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
• Document stabilizer addition <0.1% as transport necessity per Chapter 29 note (f)
• Include stabilizer composition in SDS; levels exceeding 1% risk mixture classification
• Use nitrogen-blanketed containers to minimize oxidation even with stabilizers