2-Naphthalenethiol from Canada
2-Naphthalenethiol (C10H7SH) is a bicyclic aromatic thiol with sulfur directly linked to the naphthalene ring carbon. Falls under HTS 2930.90.2900 as 'Other' aromatic organo-sulfur compounds. Employed in materials science for self-assembled monolayers and as synthetic intermediate.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• HPLC purity certificate essential; impurities >2% may disqualify as 'chemically defined' per chapter notes
• Light-sensitive; specify storage conditions in import documentation to prevent degradation claims
• Confirm polycyclic aromatic structure vs simpler aromatics in earlier 2930 subheadings