2-Mercaptothiazoline

2-Mercaptothiazoline (2-thiazoline-2-thiol) features a hydrogenated thiazole ring (thiazoline) with aromatic character through conjugation, used in rubber vulcanization. HTS 2934.10.20.00 covers 'whether or not hydrogenated' aromatic/modified aromatic thiazoles. Chemically defined per Chapter 29 note (a).

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+25.0%31.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%6.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%6.5%
🇩🇪Germany6.5%6.5%
🇯🇵Japan6.5%6.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2930.90Lower: 13.7% vs 31.5%

If sulfur functionality dominates over heterocyclic classification

Organo-sulfur compounds (2930) if mercapto group given precedence over thiazole ring.

3812.10Lower: 15% vs 31.5%

If when sold as formulated rubber accelerator preparation

Rubber vulcanization accelerators containing thiazoles classify as preparations in 3812.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Technical data sheet proving thiazole ring integrity required for classification

Declare end-use as chemical intermediate, not rubber accelerator mixture

Purity >98% certification prevents prepared mixture classification under 3824

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4-Methylthiazole

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