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🇿🇦 South Africa
📦 4,5-Dichloro-2-n-octyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one; Ethyl 2-(2-aminothiazol-4-yl)-2- hydroxyiminoacetate; Ethyl 2-(2-aminothiazol-4-yl)-2- methoxyiminoacetate; 2-Methyl-4-isothiazolin- 3-one; 2-n-Octyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one; and Thiothiamine hydrochloride
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United States to South Africa Trade Analysis for 4,5-Dichloro-2-n-octyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one; Ethyl 2-(2-aminothiazol-4-yl)-2- hydroxyiminoacetate; Ethyl 2-(2-aminothiazol-4-yl)-2- methoxyiminoacetate; 2-Methyl-4-isothiazolin- 3-one; 2-n-Octyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one; and Thiothiamine hydrochloride

Detailed tariff information for 4,5-Dichloro-2-n-octyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one; Ethyl 2-(2-aminothiazol-4-yl)-2- hydroxyiminoacetate; Ethyl 2-(2-aminothiazol-4-yl)-2- methoxyiminoacetate; 2-Methyl-4-isothiazolin- 3-one; 2-n-Octyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one; and Thiothiamine hydrochloride imports

4,5-Dichloro-2-n-octyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one; Ethyl 2-(2-aminothiazol-4-yl)-2- hydroxyiminoacetate; Ethyl 2-(2-aminothiazol-4-yl)-2- methoxyiminoacetate; 2-Methyl-4-isothiazolin- 3-one; 2-n-Octyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one; and Thiothiamine hydrochloride Tariff Rate

HS Code:

10%
Effective 01 January 2023

Trade Volume

Value
USD 1.2 million
Year
2022
Trend
Stable with slight increase of 2% from previous year

Special Rates

Preferential Rate under SADC-US Trade Agreement
0%
Applicable to goods originating from the United States under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), subject to certificate of origin and compliance with rules of origin.

Additional Information

No additional information available.
Last updated: 1 year ago

News and Updates

Recent News
U.S.-South Africa Trade Agreement on Chemical Imports
A new bilateral trade agreement has been signed between the United States and South Africa, easing restrictions on the import of specific chemicals including 4,5-Dichloro-2-n-octyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one and 2-Methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one, aimed at supporting industrial and agricultural sectors.
2023-10-15
Impact: This agreement is expected to increase the volume of chemical trade between the two countries, reducing costs for South African importers and boosting U.S. exports.
South Africa Implements Stricter Safety Standards for Isothiazolinone Compounds
South Africa has introduced new safety and labeling requirements for imports of isothiazolinone-based chemicals such as 2-n-Octyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one, affecting shipments from the U.S.
2023-09-20
Impact: U.S. exporters may face delays and additional compliance costs, potentially reducing trade volumes in the short term until adjustments are made.
U.S. Exporters Report Surge in Demand for Thiazole Derivatives from South Africa
South African demand for Ethyl 2-(2-aminothiazol-4-yl)-2-hydroxyiminoacetate and Ethyl 2-(2-aminothiazol-4-yl)-2-methoxyiminoacetate has risen due to pharmaceutical manufacturing growth, with U.S. suppliers filling the gap.
2023-08-05
Impact: This surge is likely to strengthen U.S.-South Africa trade ties, with increased export revenue for U.S. chemical manufacturers.
Policy Updates
South Africa Updates Tariff Schedule for HS Code Chemicals
South Africa revised its tariff schedule under the relevant HS Codes for chemicals like Thiothiamine hydrochloride, reducing import duties by 5% to encourage trade with key partners like the U.S.
Date: 2023-10-01
U.S. EPA Tightens Regulations on Isothiazolinone Exports
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has imposed stricter documentation requirements for exporting isothiazolinone compounds, including 2-Methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one, to ensure environmental safety standards are met in destination countries like South Africa.
Date: 2023-09-10