Thiosalicylic Acid from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Provide vulcanization accelerator declaration if rubber industry end-use
• Hazard class 8 (corrosive)—ensure proper IBC/UN packaging certification
• Avoid bulk shipments without anti-dusting stabilizer documentation