2-Ethylhexyl Mercaptoacetate from Japan
2-Ethylhexyl mercaptoacetate is a thioether compound featuring a sulfur atom directly linked to a carbon chain, classifying it as an organo-sulfur compound under HTS 2930.90.92.12 per Chapter 29 notes. It serves primarily as a chemical intermediate in polymer and lubricant production.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
23.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6211.3%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide detailed chemical analysis and CAS number (123-81-9) to confirm identity and purity for CBP classification
• Include safety data sheets (SDS) documenting stabilizer content to comply with Chapter 29 note (f) on transport additives
• Avoid misclassification as a finished formulation; import as pure compound to prevent duty shifts to Chapter 38