2-Mercaptobenzothiazole Industrial Grade 98% from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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