Purified Dimethyl Terephthalate (DMT) Powder from Japan
High-purity dimethyl terephthalate powder (>99.5%) used in continuous polymerization processes for PET production. Classified under HTS 2917.37.00.00 as the specific dimethyl ester of terephthalic acid, an aromatic dicarboxylic acid derivative. Essential for textile fiber and packaging applications.
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
• Provide detailed impurity analysis (<0.1% monomethyl terephthalate) to confirm classification as pure DMT
• Comply with REACH pre-registration if transshipping through EU; include SDS for hazard communication
• Avoid bulk packaging over 1000kg without anti-caking stabilizers to prevent classification as mixtures