Benzothiazole from China
Pure benzothiazole is the parent compound of the benzothiazole ring family, used as a solvent, reagent, and odorant component. It falls squarely under HTS 2934.20.8000 as a basic heterocyclic compound containing the unfused benzothiazole ring-system.
Duty Rate — China → United States
112.5%
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
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Declare flash point (84°C) and proper shipping name 'Benzothiazole, liquid' on hazardous materials declaration
• Include GHS labeling verification; common violation is missing pictograms for skin/eye irritant
• Confirm not subject to VOC regulations by providing exemption documentation for industrial solvent use