Benzothiazol-2-yl Disulfide from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
19%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Melting point 176°C - ship as solid; verify no liquefaction during ocean transport
• Include rubber industry end-use letters to support accelerator classification
• TSCA reporting threshold 10,000 lbs/year; maintain accurate import volume records