Benzothiazole-2-thiol from Japan
Also known as 2-benzothiazolethiol, this compound is a key intermediate and accelerator containing the unfused benzothiazole ring-system. HTS 2934.20.4000 applies per additional U.S. note 3 to section VI for these specifically described products.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
21%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.628.5%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
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
• Use CAS 149-30-4 in commercial invoice for accurate identification
• Include stabilizer content documentation per Chapter 29 note 2(f)
• Avoid bulk packaging that might trigger 'preparation' classification