Terephthalic Acid Dimethyl Ester (DMTE) from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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