2-Mercaptobenzothiazole (MBT) Powder from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

16.5%

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

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