2934.20.15.00 - 2-Mercaptobenzothiazole; andN-(Oxydiethylene)benzothiazole-2-sulfenamide

This HTS classification, specifically 2934.20.15.00, covers a precise set of organic chemical compounds characterized by the presence of a benzothiazole ring system. The primary substances classified here are 2-Mercaptobenzothiazole and N-(Oxydiethylene)benzothiazole-2-sulfenamide. These compounds are often utilized in industrial applications, notably as vulcanization accelerators in the rubber industry or as intermediates in the synthesis of other chemicals. Their classification hinges on the presence of the benzothiazole core structure and the specific substituent groups attached to it.

To distinguish this category from its siblings, it's important to note the specific chemical structures being addressed. For instance, sibling 2934.20.05.00 covers N-tert-Butyl-2-benzothiazolesulfenamide, differing in the alkyl group attached to the sulfenamide nitrogen. Similarly, 2934.20.10.00 is dedicated to the dimeric disulfide form, 2,2'-Dithiobisbenzothiazole. 2934.20.20.00 specifically enumerates the sodium salt of 2-Mercaptobenzothiazole, highlighting a change in ionic form. The other sibling categories, such as 2934.20.25.00 and 2934.20.30.00, detail further variations with different amino, nitro, alkoxy, or cyclohexyl substituents on the benzothiazole ring.

As HTS code 2934.20.15.00 represents a leaf node within the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, there are no further subcategories or subdivisions under this specific code. Therefore, the classification of goods will be finalized at this level, based on the precise identification of either 2-Mercaptobenzothiazole or N-(Oxydiethylene)benzothiazole-2-sulfenamide. Exporters and importers must ensure their product perfectly matches the chemical description and intended uses to ensure correct customs declaration and avoid potential disputes.