Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA) Flakes from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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