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6-Ethoxy-2-benzothiazolethiol

6-Ethoxy-2-benzothiazolethiol features ethoxy substitution at position 6 and thiol (-SH) functionality at position 2 on the benzothiazole ring, explicitly covered by HTS 2934.20.3000. Used in synthesis of vulcanization accelerators and specialty dyes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.8%+37.5%43.3%
🇲🇽Mexico5.8%+10.0%15.8%
🇨🇦Canada5.8%+10.0%15.8%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

2934.20.40.00Higher: 137.5% vs 43.3%

If compounds containing unfused benzothiazole ring but not specifically listed

Adjacent subheading for other non-fused benzothiazoles excludes these five compounds.

3812.10Lower: 17.5% vs 43.3%

If when compounded specifically as rubber vulcanization accelerator

Prepared rubber accelerators classified in Chapter 38 based on end use.

2931.90.60.00Higher: 44% vs 43.3%

If thiol functionality creates additional organo-inorganic character

Other organo-inorganic compounds with S directly linked to C beyond ring system.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Include thiol group confirmation via spectroscopic data in technical documentation

• Ship in stabilized packaging per Chapter 29 note (f) to maintain classification as pure compound

• Verify no anti-dusting agents render it 'particularly suitable' for specific use (note g)