2-Mercaptoethanol from Germany
2-Mercaptoethanol (HS-CH2CH2OH) contains both thiol (-SH) and alcohol (-OH) groups with sulfur directly linked to carbon. Classified in 2930.90.92 as other organo-sulfur compound taking precedence in numerical order. Common biochemical reagent for protein denaturation.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include end-use statement distinguishing lab reagent from industrial solvent to prevent reclassification
• Hazard class 6.1 (toxic liquid); ensure proper UN2922 packaging and marking
• Certificate of analysis required to verify >98% purity for Chapter 29 classification