2-Mercaptobenzothiazole from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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