Thiolaunch 2-Ethylhexyl Mercaptoacetate Grade from Japan
Commercial-grade 2-Ethylhexyl mercaptoacetate (Thiolaunch brand) is a pure organo-sulfur compound used in PVC stabilization. Its mercaptoacetate structure places it specifically under HTS 2930.90.92.12. Meets Chapter 29 requirements for separate chemically defined compounds.
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
• Submit manufacturer's certificate of analysis verifying ≥98% purity to distinguish from mixtures
• Label containers with UN number (2930) and GHS hazard pictograms per DOT/IMDG regulations
• Declare as 'chemical intermediate' not 'heat stabilizer' to maintain Chapter 29 classification