Pentachlorothiophenol from China
Pentachlorothiophenol (C6Cl5-SH) is a highly chlorinated aromatic thiol used as a synthetic intermediate for fungicides, lubricants, and rubber chemicals. Classified under HTS 2930.90.26.00 as named organo-sulfur compound with thiol group directly bound to aromatic carbon. Exclusively fits chapter 29 for pure chemical compounds.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Strict EPA TSCA notification required due to persistent organic pollutant concerns; provide 28-day premanufacture notice
• Use DOT Hazard Class 8 packaging for corrosive thiols
• Assay certificates must show >98% purity to maintain chapter 29 status