Pure 2-Ethylhexyl Thioglycolate from Germany
2-Ethylhexyl thioglycolate (synonym for mercaptoacetate) is a specific organo-sulfur compound enumerated under HTS 2930.90.92.12. The sulfur-carbon bond defines its classification per Chapter 29 note on organo-sulfur compounds. Used as co-stabilizer in plastics manufacturing.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6211.3%Pharmaceuticals: patented pharma from JP/EU/KR/CH/LI — 15% floor rate
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Use GC-MS analysis reports to verify against common adulterants like shorter-chain mercaptoacetates
• Package in nitrogen-blanketed drums to prevent oxidation, supporting 'necessary stabilizer' claim
• Avoid retail packaging; bulk industrial containers reinforce chemical intermediate status