2-Mercaptobenzothiazole Industrial Grade 98% from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
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
• 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