Industrial Grade DMT for PET Resin Production from Japan
Industrial dimethyl terephthalate specifically formulated for PET resin manufacturing via melt-phase polymerization. Falls under HTS 2917.37.00.00 as a chemically defined aromatic polycarboxylic ester per Chapter 29 note (a). Widely used in bottle-grade PET production.
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
• Include manufacturer's specification sheet confirming DMT content >99% for Customs verification
• Label containers with GHS pictograms (flammable solid, irritant) per OSHA HazCom standards
• For trans-Pacific shipments, ensure holds are nitrogen-purged to prevent oxidation during transit