6-Methoxybenzothiazole from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• 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