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Active Zinc Oxide for Rubber Tires from Japan

High-activity zinc oxide (surface area 50-60 m²/g) optimized for tire curing and reinforcement. HTS 2817.00.00.00 covers this pure form used as vulcanization activator in rubber compounds.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

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Rate breakdown

9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Specify BET surface area on technical data sheet for proper grading

• Loss on ignition (LOI) testing verifies active vs. inactive forms

• Package in anti-moisture bags to prevent activity loss during shipping