Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA) Flakes from Germany
High-purity terephthalic acid in flake form (>99.99% purity) for direct polymerization into PET without ester interchange. Falls under HTS 2917.39.30.00 per additional U.S. note 3 to section VI due to its status as a quota-controlled aromatic polycarboxylic acid.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
6.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Use fiber-reactive grade analysis certificate; impurities >30 ppm may affect quota eligibility
• Ship in nitrogen-blanketed containers to prevent degradation, with documentation proving transport necessity