Kathoon LX Preservative (BIT-based)

Kathoon LX is a liquid preservative containing 1,2-benzisothiazolin-3-one as primary active ingredient for personal care formulations. Classified under HTS 2934.99.09.00 when imported as the specified chemical compound meeting chapter purity criteria.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFreeFree
🇲🇽MexicoFreeFree
🇨🇦CanadaFreeFree
🇩🇪GermanyFreeFree
🇯🇵JapanFreeFree

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3307.30Higher: 14.9% vs Free

If incorporated into final perfume/perfumery product

Final consumer goods containing preservatives classified by end-use.

3824.99Higher: 15% vs Free

If multi-component cosmetic preservative blend

Mixtures not qualifying as single chemical compound fall to Chapter 38.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Ensure FDA cosmetic ingredient compliance documentation

Declare all intentional additives per TSCA inventory rules

Validate stability data for long-term storage declarations

Related Products under HTS 2934.99.09.00

1,2-Benzisothiazolin-3-one (BIT)

1,2-Benzisothiazolin-3-one is a heterocyclic organic compound featuring a benzisothiazole ring structure, classified under HTS 2934.99.09.00 as an aromatic heterocyclic compound. It is primarily used as a broad-spectrum antimicrobial preservative in industrial applications.

Proxel GXL Preservative (20% BIT in Propylene Glycol)

Proxel GXL contains 20% 1,2-benzisothiazolin-3-one as the active biocide ingredient dissolved in propylene glycol, classified under HTS 2934.99.09.00 when the BIT content qualifies as principal component per Chapter Note 2. This commercial formulation prevents microbial growth in water-based products.

Nipacide BIT-20 Biocide

Nipacide BIT-20 is a 20% dispersion of 1,2-benzisothiazolin-3-one used as an in-can preservative for paints and coatings. Its classification under HTS 2934.99.09.00 reflects the dominance of the aromatic heterocyclic compound per chapter classification rules.

Salgard BIT-20 Industrial Preservative

Salgard BIT-20 contains 1,2-benzisothiazolin-3-one at 20% active concentration for microbial control in metalworking fluids. HTS 2934.99.09.00 classification applies due to the specific identification of this benzisothiazolone compound in the tariff.

Pure 1,2-Benzisothiazolin-3-one Technical Grade (>98%)

Technical grade 1,2-benzisothiazolin-3-one with purity exceeding 98% serves as the raw material for manufacturing commercial biocide formulations. This chemically defined aromatic heterocyclic compound falls squarely under HTS 2934.99.09.00 per Chapter 29 note (a).