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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%6.5%
🇲🇽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.

3204.11.50.00Higher: 41.5% vs 6.5%

If when used as fluorescent brightening agent component

Synthetic organic products functioning as luminophores are classified in Chapter 32 rather than as base organic compounds.

2932.99.90Lower: 3.7% vs 6.5%

If containing oxygen heterocycles dominating classification

Chapter notes prioritize heterocyclic compounds with oxygen rings over benzothiazole sulfur structure.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include REACH compliance documentation if manufactured in EU; US importers need analogous TSCA declarations

Declare exact CAS number (215-732-5) on entry documents to prevent classification disputes

Watch for anti-dumping duties if sourced from specific Asian manufacturers; verify scope rulings

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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.

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.