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Terephthalic Acid (PTA) from Canada

Terephthalic acid is an aromatic polycarboxylic acid used primarily as a raw material in producing polyethylene terephthalate (PET) for bottles and fibers. It falls under HTS 2917.39.30.00 as a product described in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI, specifically covering certain aromatic polycarboxylic acids subject to quantitative limitations.

Duty Rate — Canada → United States

16.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada

Import Tips

Verify quota availability under additional U.S. note 3 to section VI before shipping, as imports are subject to annual quantitative limits

Provide certificate of analysis confirming purity >99.8% and aromatic structure to avoid misclassification

Terephthalic Acid (PTA) from Canada — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2917.39.30.00