2-(Thiocyanomethylthio)benzothiazole Bactericide from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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