Terephthalic Acid (PTA) from Japan
Terephthalic acid is an aromatic polycarboxylic acid with two carboxyl groups attached to a benzene ring, used primarily as a raw material for producing polyethylene terephthalate (PET) resins and fibers. It falls under HTS 2917.39.70.00 as an aromatic polycarboxylic acid that is neither specifically listed nor phthalic acid. This white crystalline powder is essential in the plastics and textile industries.
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
• Verify purity levels (>99.8%) with Certificates of Analysis (COA) to confirm classification as chemically defined compound
• Ensure proper Hazard Communication labeling as it's a respiratory irritant; DOT shipping papers required