Analysis
HTS 2942.00.05 covers other: drugs under heading 2942 (other organic compounds).
Rates on the nearby lines range from duty-free to 6.5%. The costliest confusion would be with 2942.00.03 ([2,2'-Thiobis(4-(1,1,3,3-tetramethyl-n-butyl)-…) at duty-free, a difference of 6.5 points on the customs value.
The general duty rate is 6.5% of the customs value, which is above most the rates in chapter 29 (83rd percentile of 1050 lines with an ad valorem rate). On a shipment valued at $10,000 that is $650 in duty before any Chapter 99 additions or preference claims.
Goods that qualify under GSP, the Australia FTA, the Bahrain FTA, the Chile FTA, the Colombia TPA, and 13 others can enter duty-free instead of paying 6.5%. It is also eligible under GSP, the developing-country programme, which Congress has to renew; check whether GSP is in force on the entry date.
The other lines in the same group are 2942.00.03 ([2,2'-Thiobis(4-(1,1,3,3-tetramethyl-n-butyl)-…, duty-free), 2942.00.10 (products described in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI, 6.5%), 2942.00.35 (other: other, 6.5%) and 2942.00.50 (other organic compounds: other, 3.7%).
Neighbouring lines
| Line | Description | General rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2942.00.03 | [2,2'-Thiobis(4-(1,1,3,3-tetramethyl-n-butyl)- phenolato)(2,1)]-O,O',S-(1-butanamine), nickel II | Free |
| 2942.00.10 | Products described in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI | 6.5% |
| 2942.00.35 | Other: other | 6.5% |
| 2942.00.50 | Other organic compounds: other | 3.7% |