Zinc 2-Mercaptobenzothiazole

This zinc salt of 2-mercaptobenzothiazole serves as a rubber accelerator and corrosion inhibitor with the characteristic benzothiazole ring. It qualifies for HTS 2934.20.4000 under additional U.S. note 3 to section VI and Chapter 29 salt classification rules.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+25.0%31.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%6.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%6.5%
🇩🇪Germany6.5%6.5%
🇯🇵Japan6.5%6.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2930.90.29.00Same rate: 31.5%

If considered organo-sulfur metal salt primarily

Chapter 29 note prioritizes organo-sulfur classification (2930) over heterocyclic (2934) when applicable.

2833.29Lower: 13.7% vs 31.5%

If imported primarily as metal corrosion inhibitor

Certain metal salts used solely as inhibitors may fall under inorganic sulfides of Chapter 28.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Classify per Chapter 29 note (C)(1) with the parent organic compound (2-mercaptobenzothiazole)

Include metal content analysis to distinguish from other organo-metallic compounds

Label as hazardous material if dust inhalation risk exists during handling

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