2-(Thiocyanomethylthio)benzothiazole Bactericide from China

This benzothiazole derivative serves as a bactericide and fungicide in industrial water treatment and crop protection, featuring the required benzothiazole ring-system. Classifies under HTS 2934.20.3500 when imported for pesticide applications. Effective against slime-forming bacteria in cooling towers.

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

Distinguish biocide vs pesticide end-use; industrial applications may require different EPA registration

Provide acute toxicity data (often R23/25 classification) for proper hazard declarations

Ensure stability data for thiocyanate group degradation during transport