2-Mercaptobenzothiazole Industrial Grade 98%

High-purity industrial grade 2-Mercaptobenzothiazole at 98% minimum assay, qualifying as a chemically defined compound under HTS 2934.20.1500. Used in tire manufacturing and rubber belt production for optimal cross-linking.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+35.0%41.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇩🇪Germany6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇯🇵Japan6.5%+10.0%16.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

2934.99.15Lower: 6.5% vs 41.5%

If other benzothiazole derivatives not specifically named

Unnamed benzothiazole ring compounds fall in residual 2934.99 provision

3808.94.50Lower: 30% vs 41.5%

If when registered/formulated as rubber pesticide protectant

Pesticide goods containing these compounds classified by function in Chapter 38

2909.49.30Lower: 35% vs 41.5%

If ether/alcohol precursor functionality emphasized

Oxygen heterocyclic classification possible if ring system differently interpreted

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Import Tips & Compliance

HPLC or GC assay certificates required to prove >95% purity meeting Chapter 29 'chemically defined' criteria

Anti-dumping documentation may be required if sourced from China due to historical rubber chemical investigations

Storage stability data prevents reclassification as unstable preparations under 3824