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Industrial 2-Ethylhexyl Mercaptoacetic Acid Ester

Industrial-grade 2-Ethylhexyl mercaptoacetic acid ester meets HTS 2930.90.92.12 specifications as a defined organo-sulfur compound. Essential intermediate for synthetic lubricants and polymer additives. Exclusively classified here per chapter legal notes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.7%3.7%
🇲🇽Mexico3.7%3.7%
🇨🇦Canada3.7%3.7%
🇩🇪Germany3.7%3.7%
🇯🇵Japan3.7%3.7%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2930.90Same rate: 3.7%

If containing permitted identification-coloring agent per note (g)

Color-added pure compounds remain classified as the base organo-sulfur material.

2710.19.90.00Higher: 32% vs 3.7%

If hydrocarbon solvent content >50% by weight

Petroleum-derived mixtures exclude Chapter 29 chemically defined compounds.

3808.94.50Higher: 30% vs 3.7%

If marketed as 'pesticide intermediate' despite chemical identity

End-use as goods specified in Chapter 38 headings takes precedence over chemical structure.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include REACH/ TSCA registration numbers in entry documentation for chemical substance tracking

Verify sulfur content >99% via elemental analysis to confirm organo-sulfur character

Separate from phosphite co-stabilizers during import to avoid Chapter 38 mixture classification