2-Amino-6-methylbenzothiazole

2-Amino-6-methylbenzothiazole contains the precise benzothiazole ring system with amino at position 2 and methyl at position 6, directly enumerated in HTS 2934.20.3000. This pure organic compound serves as a key intermediate for azo dyes and fluorescent brighteners.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.8%+35.0%40.8%
🇲🇽Mexico5.8%+10.0%15.8%
🇨🇦Canada5.8%+10.0%15.8%
🇩🇪Germany5.8%+10.0%15.8%
🇯🇵Japan5.8%+10.0%15.8%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2930.90Lower: 13.7% vs 40.8%

If containing sulfur directly linked to carbon beyond standard benzothiazole

Certain organo-sulfur compounds with additional S-C linkages classified in heading 2930.

2942.00Lower: 13.7% vs 40.8%

If when imported as specific organic salt of this base

Organic salts classified with parent compound per Chapter 29 note on salts.

3204.19.40.00Lower: 16.5% vs 40.8%

If for retail dye packaging under 30g with completed color function

Dyes put up for retail sale move to Chapter 32 heading 3212 or 3204.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label shipments with exact CAS number and IUPAC name to match HTS description precisely

Maintain batch purity records showing >99% purity to avoid reclassification as mixtures