2-Mercaptobenzothiazole (MBT) Powder from China
2-Mercaptobenzothiazole is a heterocyclic compound containing a benzothiazole ring system, specifically listed under HTS 2934.20.1500. It is primarily used as an accelerator in rubber vulcanization processes to enhance curing speed and performance.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Provide detailed chemical analysis certificates confirming 98%+ purity to avoid misclassification as mixtures under Chapter 38
• Include Safety Data Sheets (SDS) showing proper Hazard Class 6.1 packaging for UN 2942 poison classification
• Verify accelerator end-use documentation to distinguish from pesticide formulations that may require EPA registration