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
44%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
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