MBTS Dibenzothiazole Disulfide from China
MBTS, derived from 2-Mercaptobenzothiazole, contains two benzothiazole rings linked by disulfide bond, qualifying under HTS 2934.20.1500 provisions. Slow-curing accelerator used in EPDM rubber formulations.
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
• Molecular structure diagrams confirming benzothiazole ring systems required for classification
• Batch purity certificates (>97%) essential to distinguish from technical grade mixtures
• End-use statements specifying rubber vulcanization prevents pesticide misclassification