Terephthalic Acid (PTA) from Mexico
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 — Mexico → 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
• 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