Dimethyl terephthalate (HS 291737)
Dimethyl terephthalate (HS 291737) has 2,496 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jan 2020 and Jul 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Dimethyl terephthalate is FIRMENICH CHEMICAL MFG CENTER, with 224 shipments, followed by DUPONT SPECIALTY PRODUCTS USA LLC and SUMITOMO CORP. The leading supplier is CHANG CHUN PLASTICS CO LTD, with 472 shipments, followed by HEBEI CHENGXIN CO LTD and HEBEI CHENGXIN SKYTOP PHARMCHEM CO LTD. Goods originate mainly from CHINA and TAIWAN, arriving primarily at NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ. Import volume has risen over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Sourced from U.S. Customs bill of lading data · Updated monthly · Data through July 2026
Shipments over time (last 24 months)
Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Dimethyl terephthalate (HS 291737), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is HEBEI CHENGXIN CO LTD → FIRMENICH CHEMICAL MFG CENTER with 110 shipments, followed by CHANG CHUN PLASTICS CO LTD → SUMITOMO CORP (107) and HEBEI CHENGXIN SKYTOP PHARMCHEM CO LTD → FIRMENICH CHEMICAL MFG CENTER (97).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| FIRMENICH CHEMICAL MFG CENTER | 224 |
| DUPONT SPECIALTY PRODUCTS USA LLC | 143 |
| SUMITOMO CORP | 116 |
| FIRMENICH CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING | 90 |
| POLYSOURCE LLC | 68 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CHANG CHUN PLASTICS CO LTD | 472 |
| HEBEI CHENGXIN CO LTD | 208 |
| HEBEI CHENGXIN SKYTOP PHARMCHEM CO LTD | 131 |
| WEIFANG BINHAI PETRO CHEM CO LTD | 100 |
| TORAY INTERNATIONAL INC | 80 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CHINA | 1,113 |
| TAIWAN | 560 |
| INDIA | 280 |
| JAPAN | 138 |
| REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 119 |
| GERMANY | 98 |
| MEXICO | 39 |
| MALAYSIA | 21 |
| BELGIUM | 14 |
| THAILAND | 14 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 839 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 441 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 296 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 193 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 176 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 153 |
| TACOMA, WA | 125 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 86 |
| NEW YORK, NY | 81 |
| SEATTLE, WA | 47 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 291737 — Dimethyl terephthalate. The Harmonized System is the international standard for classifying traded goods; U.S. Customs records this 6-digit code on every bill of lading.
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Frequently asked questions about importing Dimethyl terephthalate
Who imports Dimethyl terephthalate (HS 291737)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Dimethyl terephthalate include FIRMENICH CHEMICAL MFG CENTER, DUPONT SPECIALTY PRODUCTS USA LLC, SUMITOMO CORP, FIRMENICH CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING, and POLYSOURCE LLC.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Dimethyl terephthalate?
FIRMENICH CHEMICAL MFG CENTER is the largest U.S. importer of Dimethyl terephthalate (HS 291737), with 224 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Dimethyl terephthalate?
Leading suppliers shipping Dimethyl terephthalate (HS 291737) to the U.S. include CHANG CHUN PLASTICS CO LTD, HEBEI CHENGXIN CO LTD, HEBEI CHENGXIN SKYTOP PHARMCHEM CO LTD, WEIFANG BINHAI PETRO CHEM CO LTD, and TORAY INTERNATIONAL INC.
How many U.S. shipments of Dimethyl terephthalate are there?
ImportDoor has 2,496 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 291737, spanning Jan 2020 to Jul 2026.
Where is Dimethyl terephthalate imported from?
Dimethyl terephthalate is imported into the U.S. primarily from CHINA, TAIWAN, and INDIA.
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