2-Mercaptobenzimidazole

2-Mercaptobenzimidazole is an aromatic heterocyclic amide used as corrosion inhibitor and rubber vulcanization accelerator. Fits HTS 2924.29.77.90 as other aromatic cyclic amide with sulfur. The imidazole ring contains amide functionality.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+25.0%31.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%6.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%6.5%
🇩🇪Germany6.5%6.5%
🇯🇵Japan6.5%6.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2933.52Lower: 10% vs 31.5%

If benzimidazole ring system specifically identified

Benzimidazole compounds have dedicated 2933 subheading taking precedence.

3812.10Lower: 15% vs 31.5%

If imported as prepared rubber vulcanization accelerator

Prepared rubber chemicals classified in 3812 over pure compounds.

2930.90Lower: 13.7% vs 31.5%

If sulfur-carbon linkage dominates over amide function

Organo-sulfur compounds in 2930 if not excluded by note 5 sulfonation rules.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Organo-sulfur but classified here not 2930 per note 5 exclusion for sulfonated compounds

Dust control additives permitted if for safety/transport per chapter note 2(g)

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