2-Amino-6-methoxybenzothiazole from China
2-Amino-6-methoxybenzothiazole is a specific benzothiazole derivative with an amino group at position 2 and a methoxy group at position 6, explicitly listed under HTS 2934.20.3000. It is a chemically defined heterocyclic compound used primarily as an intermediate in dye synthesis and pharmaceutical production.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43.3%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide detailed chemical analysis (NMR, MS) confirming structure matches listed compound for proper classification under 2934.20.3000
• Include Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and purity certificates (≥98%) as documentation for customs verification
• Avoid misclassification as general dye intermediates (3204); specify benzothiazole ring structure in invoices