6-Methoxybenzothiazole from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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