2-Methylmercaptobenzimidazole from Japan
A specific benzimidazole derivative with organo-sulfur functionality, explicitly listed in HTS 2933.99.1200. Used as rubber vulcanization accelerator and corrosion inhibitor. Classified here rather than organo-sulfur heading 2930 per chapter notes.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• TSCA inventory status must be certified
• Rubber industry end-use declaration prevents misclassification
• Odor documentation required for proper transport