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HSChapter 29
U.S. imports of dimethyl terephthalate (dmt) (HS 291737) totaled $293K in April 2026, traded with 1 country.
Importers of Dimethyl Terephthalate (DMT) paid $29K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $293K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Dimethyl Terephthalate (DMT) imports of $293K in April 2026 ran 84% above the year-to-date monthly average of $160K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataSouth Korea leads US imports of dimethyl terephthalate, followed by China and Japan — a supply concentration worth monitoring given that DMT is subject to Section 301 tariffs on Chinese-origin goods. DMT is a key aromatic diester used as an alternative to purified terephthalic acid (PTA) in the production of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) resins and polyester fibers. The entire heading resolves to a single 10-digit line, 2917370000, simplifying classification but not eliminating the need to verify country-of-origin documentation carefully when sourcing from multiple Asian suppliers.
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DMT (an ester) and PTA (a free acid) are chemically distinct and classified under different HTS headings. DMT falls under heading 2917.37, while PTA falls under 2917.36. Importers should confirm the specific chemical form on the commercial invoice to avoid misclassification.
Yes. Dimethyl terephthalate originating from China is subject to Section 301 tariffs. Importers should verify the current applicable list and rate tier, as these measures have been subject to ongoing review and modification.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOREA, SOUTH | $293K | -- | -$293K |
| GERMANY | -- | $36K | +$36K |
| FRANCE | -- | -- | -- |
| SPAIN | -- | -- | -- |
| NETHERLANDS | -- | -- | -- |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2917370000 | DIMETHYL TEREPHTHALATE | $293K | 10.00% | $29K |
DIMETHYL TEREPHTHALATE
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2917370000 | DIMETHYL TEREPHTHALATE | $36K |
DIMETHYL TEREPHTHALATE
19.0K kg
NUCLEIC ACIDS & SALTS; OTHER HETEROCYCLIC CMP, NES
HS 293499
HETEROCYCLIC COMP W NITROGEN HETERO-ATM ONLY NESOI
HS 293399
POLYPEPTIDE PROTEIN& GLYCOPROTEIN HORMONES &DERIV
HS 293719
CMPDS CONT AN UNFUSED PYRIDINE RING ETC NESOI
HS 293339
COMP WITH PYRIMIDINE OR PIPERAZINE RING, NESOI
HS 293359
ANTIBIOTICS, NESOI
HS 294190
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $157K | -- | -$157K |
| Massachusetts | $56K | -- | -$56K |
| New York | $53K | -- | -$53K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWARK, NJ | $240K | -- | -$240K |
| SAVANNAH, GA | $53K | $36K | -$17K |
| NEW YORK, NY | -- | -- | -- |