Terephthalic Acid Dimethyl Ester (DMTE) from Japan
DMTE serves as melt polymerization monomer for PET resins, offering advantages over PTA in processing. Classified with parent acid per Chapter Note 5(A/B) under HTS 2917.39.70.00. Liquid at room temperature facilitates handling.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Chapter Note 5(B) ethyl esters classified with acid; methanol esters follow parent
• Flash point 74°C requires proper Class 3 flammable liquid shipping
• Purity >99.9% methanol content <100ppm required for Chapter 29