2-Mercaptobenzothiazole from Canada
2-Mercaptobenzothiazole is a benzothiazole derivative used primarily as a vulcanization accelerator in rubber production. It falls under HTS 2934.20.4000 as a compound containing a benzothiazole ring-system and is specifically listed in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI for chemical compounds subject to special tariff treatment.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
110%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6093.5%Except as provided in heading 9903.04.61, patented pharmaceutical articles as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (d) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify purity certificate to confirm it meets chemically defined compound standards under Chapter 29 notes
• Include safety data sheets (SDS) as benzothiazole compounds may have handling restrictions
• Check additional U.S. note 3 to section VI for any quantitative restrictions or special reporting