Benzothiazol-2-yl Disulfide from Japan
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 — Japan → 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
• 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