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