Benzothiazol-2-yl Disulfide from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
110%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6093.5%Except as provided in heading 9903.04.61, patented pharmaceutical articles as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (d) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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