Mercaptosuccinic Acid
Mercaptosuccinic acid (thiomalic acid) functions as a chelating agent in metal recovery processes and biochemical research. HTS 2930.90.49 covers this as an other organo-sulfur acid per the chapter's definition of compounds with S directly bound to C.
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If complexed with organometallic stabilizer
Coordination compounds classified by latest numerical heading per note 3(C).
If imported as diagnostic reagent kit component
Prepared binders for lab use move to Chapter 38.
If halogenated derivative dominates classification
Halogenated hydrocarbons classified earlier despite sulfur presence.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify not classifiable as sulfonated derivative (excluded from 2930) via FTIR analysis
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Related Products under HTS 2930.90.49
Thioglycolic Acid
Thioglycolic acid (mercaptoacetic acid) is a colorless liquid organic sulfur compound used in hair perming solutions, metal cleaning, and polymer production. It falls under HTS 2930.90.49 as an organo-sulfur acid with sulfur directly linked to carbon, classified as 'other' acids not specifically enumerated elsewhere in heading 2930.
3-Mercaptopropionic Acid
3-Mercaptopropionic acid serves as a cross-linking agent in polymer synthesis and corrosion inhibitor. It qualifies for HTS 2930.90.49 as an organo-sulfur carboxylic acid, meeting the direct sulfur-carbon linkage requirement of heading 2930.
Thiosalicylic Acid
Thiosalicylic acid (2-mercaptobenzoic acid) serves in pharmaceutical synthesis and rubber vulcanization. Classified in HTS 2930.90.49 as other organo-sulfur acids per direct S-C linkage requirement.
2-Mercaptopropionic Acid
2-Mercaptopropionic acid is an alpha-thiol carboxylic acid used in pharmaceutical intermediates and metal chelation applications. Classified under HTS 2930.90.49 as an other organo-sulfur acid with the characteristic S-C bond structure defined in heading 2930.
2-Mercaptobenzoic Acid
2-Mercaptobenzoic acid is used in dye synthesis and as a reagent in analytical chemistry. It falls under HTS 2930.90.49 as an aromatic organo-sulfur acid, consistent with heading 2930's scope for non-sulfonated S-C compounds.