Pure 2-Ethylhexyl Thioglycolate from Japan
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 — 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
• 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