Benzothiazole-2-Thiol Fungicide from China

Benzothiazole-2-thiol (2-mercaptobenzothiazole) is a heterocyclic compound used as a fungicide and vulcanization accelerator with protective activity against fungal pathogens. Its core benzothiazole ring-system qualifies it for HTS 2934.20.3500 when imported specifically as a pesticide. Primarily used in agricultural and industrial fungicidal applications.

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

Verify pesticide status via EPA documentation; rubber accelerator uses may reclassify the product

Include CAS number (149-30-4) and structural formula on commercial invoice for accurate heading identification

Comply with TSCA import certification if dual use as chemical intermediate is declared