2917.37.00.00 - Dimethyl terephthalate 🖩

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Field	Value
Unit of Quantity	kg
General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General)	6.5%
Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special)	Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) A 🇦🇫 🇦🇱 🇩🇿 🇦🇴 🇦🇮 🇦🇷 🇦🇲 🇦🇿 🇧🇿 🇧🇯 🇧🇹 🇧🇴 🇧🇦 🇧🇼 🇧🇷 🇮🇴 🇻🇬 🇧🇫 🇧🇮 🇨🇻 🇰🇭 🇨🇲 🇨🇫 🇹🇩 🇨🇽 🇨🇨 🇰🇲 🇨🇰 🇨🇮 🇨🇩 🇩🇯 🇩🇲 🇪🇨 🇪🇬 🇪🇷 🇸🇿 🇪🇹 🇫🇰 🇫🇯 🇬🇦 🇬🇲 🇵🇸 🇬🇪 🇬🇭 🇬🇩 🇬🇳 🇬🇼 🇬🇾 🇭🇹 🇭🇲 🇮🇩 🇮🇶 🇯🇲 🇯🇴 🇰🇿 🇰🇪 🇰🇮 KO 🇰🇬 🇱🇧 🇱🇸 🇱🇷 🇲🇬 🇲🇼 🇲🇻 🇲🇱 🇲🇷 🇲🇺 🇲🇩 🇲🇳 🇲🇪 🇲🇸 🇲🇿 🇲🇲 🇳🇦 🇳🇵 🇳🇪 🇳🇬 🇳🇺 🇳🇫 🇲🇰 🇵🇰 🇵🇬 🇵🇾 🇵🇭 🇵🇳 🇨🇬 🇷🇼 🇸🇭 🇱🇨 🇻🇨 🇼🇸 🇸🇳 🇷🇸 🇸🇱 🇸🇧 🇸🇴 🇿🇦 🇸🇸 🇱🇰 🇸🇷 🇸🇹 🇹🇿 🇹🇭 🇹🇱 🇹🇬 🇹🇰 🇹🇴 🇹🇳 🇹🇻 🇺🇬 🇺🇦 🇺🇿 🇻🇺 🇼🇫 🇵🇸 🇪🇭 🇾🇪 🇿🇲 🇿🇼 AU 🇦🇺 BH 🇧🇭 CL 🇨🇱 CO 🇨🇴 D 🇦🇴 🇧🇯 🇧🇼 🇧🇫 🇨🇻 🇨🇫 🇹🇩 🇰🇲 🇨🇮 🇨🇩 🇩🇯 🇸🇿 🇪🇹 🇬🇦 🇬🇲 🇬🇭 🇬🇳 🇬🇼 🇰🇪 🇱🇸 🇱🇷 🇲🇬 🇲🇼 🇲🇱 🇲🇺 🇲🇿 🇳🇦 🇳🇪 🇳🇬 🇨🇬 🇷🇼 🇸🇳 🇸🇱 🇿🇦 🇸🇹 🇹🇿 🇹🇬 🇺🇬 🇿🇲 E 🇦🇬 🇦🇼 🇧🇸 🇧🇧 🇧🇿 🇻🇬 🇨🇼 🇩🇲 🇬🇩 🇬🇾 🇭🇹 🇯🇲 🇲🇸 NE 🇰🇳 🇱🇨 🇻🇨 🇹🇹 IL 🇮🇱 JO 🇯🇴 KR 🇰🇷 MA 🇲🇦 OM 🇴🇲 P 🇨🇷 🇩🇴 🇸🇻 🇬🇹 🇭🇳 🇳🇮 PA 🇵🇦 PE 🇵🇪 S 🇨🇦 🇲🇽 SG 🇸🇬
Column 2 Rate of Duty	15.4¢/kg + 42%
Quota Quantity	N/A
Additional Duties	N/A

About Duty Rates: Rates are divided into Column 1 and Column 2. Column 1 is subdivided into General (normal trade relations rates for all countries not eligible for special programs) and Special (preferential rates for countries with free trade agreements or preference programs). Column 2 rates apply to products from Cuba, North Korea, Belarus, and Russia. When no special rate exists for a classification, General rates apply.

Overview

This HTS category, 2917.37.00.00, specifically covers Dimethyl terephthalate. Dimethyl terephthalate is an organic chemical compound derived from terephthalic acid, characterized by its structure as the dimethyl ester of terephthalic acid. It serves as a crucial intermediate in the production of polyester fibers and films, most notably polyethylene terephthalate (PET). Its classification under aromatic polycarboxylic acids reflects its chemical composition and functional groups.

Distinguishing this entry from its siblings is vital for accurate classification. For instance, while 2917.32.00.00 and 2917.33.00 refer to different orthophthalate esters (dioctyl, nonyl, or decyl), 2917.37.00.00 is specifically for the *dimethyl* ester of *terephthalic* acid. Other sibling entries like 2917.35.00.00 (Phthalic anhydride) and 2917.36.00.00 (Terephthalic acid and its salts) represent different chemical forms or related but distinct compounds within the aromatic polycarboxylic acid family.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories within 2917.37.00.00. Classification under this code is final for Dimethyl terephthalate. When classifying, focus on confirming the chemical identity and purity of the substance to ensure it aligns with the definition of Dimethyl terephthalate and is not a derivative or impurity that might fall under a different HTS heading.

Frequently Asked Questions

›What is HTS code 2917.37.00.00?

HTS code 2917.37.00.00 covers Dimethyl terephthalate under the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. It falls under Chapter 29: Organic chemicals.

›What products are classified under 2917.37.00.00?

This classification covers Dimethyl terephthalate. It is a subcategory of Aromatic polycarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives:.

›What is the import duty rate for 2917.37.00.00?

The general rate of duty for HTS 2917.37.00.00 is 6.5%. Special preferential rates may apply: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG). The Column 2 rate is 15.4¢/kg + 42%.

›What unit of quantity is used for 2917.37.00.00?

Imports under HTS 2917.37.00.00 are measured in kg.

›Are there special tariff programs for 2917.37.00.00?

Yes, preferential rates may apply under programs including: Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) (duty-free treatment)., Australia Special Rate, Bahrain Special Rate, Chile Special Rate, Colombia Special Rate. And 12 more programs.

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2917.37.00.00 - Dimethyl terephthalate 🖩

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