2-Mercaptobenzothiazole
2-Mercaptobenzothiazole is a benzothiazole derivative used primarily as an accelerator in rubber vulcanization processes. It contains the characteristic benzothiazole ring-system and falls under HTS 2934.20.8000 as 'other' compounds containing this ring structure, not further fused or specified elsewhere in the heading.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If when supplied as compounded rubber accelerator mixture
Blends with other substances for specific rubber industry use fall under Chapter 38 as prepared rubber accelerators rather than pure organic compounds.
If imported as technical grade with significant impurities
Preparations with impurities exceeding Chapter 29 purity standards are classified as chemical preparations in heading 3824.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify chemical purity and provide Certificate of Analysis (CoA) to confirm it meets Chapter 29 definitions for chemically defined organic compounds
• Ensure proper Hazard Communication labeling as it's classified as a skin sensitizer; include Safety Data Sheet (SDS) with shipment
• Avoid misclassification as mixtures by confirming it's supplied as pure compound, not blended with carriers
Related Products under HTS 2934.20.80.00
6-Methoxybenzothiazole
6-Methoxybenzothiazole is a methoxy-substituted benzothiazole derivative used in organic synthesis and as an intermediate for dyes and optical brighteners. It qualifies under HTS 2934.20.8000 as a chemically defined compound containing the unfused benzothiazole ring-system.
2-Aminobenzothiazole
2-Aminobenzothiazole serves as a pharmaceutical intermediate and corrosion inhibitor containing the characteristic benzothiazole ring. Classified under HTS 2934.20.8000 as 'other' heterocyclic compounds per Chapter 29 legal notes for chemically defined organic compounds.
Benzothiazole
Pure benzothiazole is the parent compound of the benzothiazole ring family, used as a solvent, reagent, and odorant component. It falls squarely under HTS 2934.20.8000 as a basic heterocyclic compound containing the unfused benzothiazole ring-system.
2-Chlorobenzothiazole
2-Chlorobenzothiazole is a halogenated benzothiazole derivative used in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. The chlorine substitution maintains its classification under HTS 2934.20.8000 as 'other' benzothiazole ring compounds.
Benzothiazol-2-yl Disulfide
Benzothiazol-2-yl disulfide (BTDS) functions as a rubber accelerator containing two benzothiazole units linked by disulfide bond. It qualifies under HTS 2934.20.8000 as a compound featuring the benzothiazole ring-system.
6-Nitrobenzothiazole
6-Nitrobenzothiazole is a nitro-substituted benzothiazole used as a synthetic intermediate for pharmaceuticals and dyes. Chapter notes confirm nitrated derivatives remain classified by ring structure under HTS 2934.20.8000.