2-Mercaptobenzothiazole from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
6.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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