Technical Grade Dimethyl Terephthalate 99% from Japan
Technical grade DMT with 99% minimum assay used in cost-sensitive PET applications. Classified HTS 2917.37.00.00 as chemically defined dimethyl terephthalate meeting Chapter 29 purity standards. Common for textile and strapping 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
• Minimum assay certificate required; <98% DMT risks reclassification as mixtures
• Super sacks must have PE liners; moisture >0.1% causes hydrolysis during storage
• Color specification L*>92, b*<1.2 critical for classification and end-use acceptance