Industrial Grade DMT for PET Resin Production from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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