Subheading · Chapter 29 · Heading 2917
2917.37: Aromatic polycarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides: dimethyl terephthalate
Official description Dimethyl terephthalate
2917.37 is a six-digit subheading of heading 2917, polycarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids, chapter 29.
What you pay
Importing into UK
Rates by national line · UK Global Tariff
UK lines →- 2917 37 00 00 Dimethyl terephthalate 6%
- 2917 37 00 10 With a purity by weight of 95% or more 6%
- 2917 37 00 90 Other 6%
Additional duties and import rules
Charges on top of the customs duty, and rules the goods must meet at the border.
Additional duties and charges 2
- Additional dutyAdditional duties 35%
- Applies to goods from
- Belarus, Russia
- Legal act
- 2022 No. 833
- Documents
- 9018
- Duty suspensionSuspension - goods for certain categories of ships, boats and other vessels and for drilling or production platforms Free
- Applies to goods from
- all countries
- Legal act
- 2020 No. 1431
- Documents
- C990 End use authorisation ships and platforms (Column 8c, Annex A of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/2446)
Import requirements 2
- Import controlRestriction on entry into free circulation
- Applies to goods from
- Russia, Ukraine
- Legal act
- 2023 No. 440, S.I. 2022/395
- Documents
- 9011
- 9022
- 9038
- 9009
- 9010
- 9017
- Import control
- Applies to goods from
- Iran
- Legal act
- 2023 No.1314
- Documents
- 9011
- 9022
Preferential rates by country
| Agreement or scheme | Countries | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| standard rate (no agreement) | — | 6% |
| DCTS Comprehensive | Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin and 38 moreAfghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin, Bhutan, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo - Kinshasa, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Kiribati, Laos, Liberia, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Myanmar (Burma), Nepal, Niger, Rwanda, São Tomé & Príncipe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tuvalu, Uganda, Yemen, Zambia | Free |
| European Union (including code "EU") | Free | |
| DCTS Enhanced | Algeria, Bolivia, Cape Verde, Congo - Brazzaville and 13 moreAlgeria, Bolivia, Cape Verde, Congo - Brazzaville, Cook Islands, Kyrgyzstan, Micronesia, Mongolia, Nigeria, Niue, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Syria, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu | Free |
| CARIFORUM | Antigua & Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize and 10 moreAntigua & Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, St Kitts & Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent & the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad & Tobago | Free |
| OCTs (Overseas Countries and Territories) | Anguilla, Bermuda, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands and 7 moreAnguilla, Bermuda, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Falkland Islands, Montserrat, Pitcairn Islands, South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands, St Helena, Turks & Caicos Islands | Free |
| Central America | Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama | Free |
| SADC EPA | Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia | Free |
| Eastern and Southern Africa States | Madagascar, Mauritius, Seychelles, Zimbabwe | Free |
| CPTPP | Brunei, Malaysia | Free |
| UK–Andorra agreement | Andorra | Free |
| UK–Albania agreement | Albania | Free |
| UK–Australia agreement | Australia | Free |
| UK–Canada agreement | Canada | Free |
| UK–Switzerland agreement | Switzerland | Free |
| UK–Côte d’Ivoire agreement | Côte d’Ivoire | Free |
| UK–Chile agreement | Chile | Free |
| UK–Cameroon agreement | Cameroon | Free |
| UK–Colombia agreement | Colombia | Free |
| UK–Ceuta & Melilla agreement | Ceuta & Melilla | Free |
| UK–Ecuador agreement | Ecuador | Free |
| UK–Egypt agreement | Egypt | Free |
| UK–Fiji agreement | Fiji | Free |
| UK–Faroe Islands agreement | Faroe Islands | Free |
| UK–Georgia agreement | Georgia | Free |
| UK–Ghana agreement | Ghana | Free |
| DCTS Standard | Indonesia | Free |
| UK–Israel agreement | Israel | Free |
| UK–India agreement | India | Free |
| UK–Iceland agreement | Iceland | Free |
| UK–Jordan agreement | Jordan | Free |
| UK–Japan agreement | Japan | Free |
| UK–Kenya agreement | Kenya | Free |
| UK–South Korea agreement | South Korea | Free |
| UK–Lebanon agreement | Lebanon | Free |
| UK–Liechtenstein agreement | Liechtenstein | Free |
| UK–Morocco agreement | Morocco | Free |
| UK–Moldova agreement | Moldova | Free |
| UK–North Macedonia agreement | North Macedonia | Free |
| UK–Mexico agreement | Mexico | Free |
| UK–Norway agreement | Norway | Free |
| UK–New Zealand agreement | New Zealand | Free |
| UK–Peru agreement | Peru | Free |
| UK–Papua New Guinea agreement | Papua New Guinea | Free |
| UK–Palestinian Territories agreement | Palestinian Territories | Free |
| UK–Serbia agreement | Serbia | Free |
| UK–Solomon Islands agreement | Solomon Islands | Free |
| UK–Singapore agreement | Singapore | Free |
| UK–San Marino agreement | San Marino | Free |
| UK–Tunisia agreement | Tunisia | Free |
| UK–Türkiye agreement | Türkiye | Free |
| UK–Ukraine agreement | Ukraine | Free |
| UK–Vietnam agreement | Vietnam | Free |
| UK–Samoa agreement | Samoa | Free |
| UK–Kosovo agreement | Kosovo | Free |
| UK–South Africa agreement | South Africa | Free |
UK: imports by month
Main suppliers, last 12 months
| Country | Value | Share | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
 China | £19k | 100% | — |
Same subheading in other tariffs
EUWorld trade in 2024
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$85kUS$85k+US$3m+US$13m+> US$74m
Exports: 33
- South Korea: US$74m
- Germany: US$19m
- United Arab Emirates: US$13m
- China: US$9m
- Türkiye: US$8m
- Indonesia: US$4m
- United States: US$3m
- Spain: US$589k
- France: US$499k
- Belgium: US$378k
- Netherlands: US$345k
- Iran: US$270k
- Japan: US$146k
- India: US$85k
- Finland: US$54k
- Canada: US$45k
- Taiwan: US$32k
- Switzerland: US$11k
- Lithuania: US$5k
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$4k
- Malaysia: US$4k
- South Africa: US$3k
- Mexico: US$2k
- Thailand: US$1k
- Austria: US$800
- Chile: US$300
- Sweden: US$200
- Singapore: US$100
- Bulgaria: US$0
- Czechia: US$0
- Estonia: US$0
- Luxembourg: US$0
- Romania: US$0
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$27kUS$27k+US$421k+US$6m+> US$25m
Imports: 63
- China: US$35m
- Netherlands: US$25m
- Japan: US$24m
- Luxembourg: US$16m
- Belgium: US$8m
- Italy: US$6m
- Germany: US$5m
- India: US$3m
- Spain: US$3m
- United States: US$2m
- Taiwan: US$2m
- France: US$1m
- South Korea: US$613k
- Egypt: US$545k
- Indonesia: US$421k
- Brazil: US$328k
- Malaysia: US$301k
- Poland: US$214k
- Mexico: US$141k
- Switzerland: US$92k
- Saudi Arabia: US$90k
- Thailand: US$89k
- Türkiye: US$80k
- Canada: US$56k
- Argentina: US$53k
- Belarus: US$46k
- Russia: US$45k
- Vietnam: US$37k
- United Kingdom: US$27k
- Kazakhstan: US$25k
- Austria: US$16k
- Denmark: US$6k
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$5k
- New Zealand: US$4k
- Botswana: US$3k
- Singapore: US$3k
- El Salvador: US$2k
- Sweden: US$2k
- Ecuador: US$1k
- Hungary: US$1k
- Ireland: US$900
- Croatia: US$800
- Greece: US$700
- Portugal: US$700
- Nigeria: US$400
- Slovenia: US$400
- Czechia: US$300
- Morocco: US$300
- Cyprus: US$200
- Finland: US$200
- Latvia: US$200
- Malta: US$200
- Estonia: US$100
- Lithuania: US$100
- Romania: US$100
- Slovakia: US$100
- Timor-Leste: US$100
- Australia: US$0
- Bulgaria: US$0
- Chile: US$0
Top exporters
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  South Korea | US$74m | 56% |
| 2 |  Germany | US$19m | 14.1% |
| 3 |  United Arab Emirates | US$13m | 9.8% |
| 4 | China | US$9m | 6.8% |
| 5 |  Türkiye | US$8m | 6.2% |
| 6 |  Indonesia | US$4m | 3.3% |
| 7 |  United States | US$3m | 2% |
| 8 |  Spain | US$589k | 0.4% |
| 9 |  France | US$499k | 0.4% |
| 10 |  Belgium | US$378k | 0.3% |
Top importers
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | US$35m | 26.2% |
| 2 |  Netherlands | US$25m | 18.5% |
| 3 |  Japan | US$24m | 18% |
| 4 |  Luxembourg | US$16m | 12.1% |
| 5 | Belgium | US$8m | 5.7% |
| 6 |  Italy | US$6m | 4.7% |
| 7 | Germany | US$5m | 3.9% |
| 8 |  India | US$3m | 2.5% |
| 9 | Spain | US$3m | 2.4% |
| 10 | United States | US$2m | 1.5% |
In the UK Global Tariff, subheading 2917.37 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is 6%.
The EU Combined Nomenclature has one tariff line for subheading 2917.37; the duty is 6.5%.
Goods from 174 countries can enter the UK at a preferential rate instead of the standard 6%; 174 of them pay no duty at all, for example under DCTS Comprehensive or European Union.
In the UK, additional duty of 35% applies on top of the customs duty to goods from Belarus and Russia.
In the 12 months to August 2026, the UK imported these goods worth £18.8k, at an average of £5.37 per kg; China supplied 100%.
World trade in these goods reached US$133m in 2024, down 20.7% on 2023.
South Korea was the largest exporter with 56% of the total, ahead of Germany.
Questions and answers
What is the HS code for aromatic polycarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides: dimethyl terephthalate?
Aromatic polycarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides: dimethyl terephthalate fall under HS subheading 2917.37, part of heading 2917, in section VI of the Harmonized System.
What is the import duty on aromatic polycarboxylic acids, their anhydrides… in the UK?
Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 2917.37 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 6%. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
What is the import duty on aromatic polycarboxylic acids, their anhydrides… in the EU?
Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 2917.37 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 6.5%. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
Which country exports the most aromatic polycarboxylic acids, their anhydrides…?
South Korea, with US$74m in 2024 (56% of world exports).
Which countries can export these goods to the UK duty-free?
174 countries pay no duty under a trade agreement or preference scheme, among them partners under DCTS Comprehensive, European Union, DCTS Enhanced. The goods must meet the agreement’s rules of origin and the importer needs proof of origin; otherwise the standard rate of 6% applies. Pick a country above to see its rate.
Is there anti-dumping duty on these goods?
The UK charges additional duty of 35% on goods from Belarus and Russia. Lower rates apply to the named exporters listed in the measure.
Where does the UK import these goods from?
In the 12 months to August 2026, the largest suppliers were China (100%), out of total imports of £18.8k.