Vulkanox ZMF Rubber Stabilizer from China
Vulkanox ZMF is the trade name for high-purity 4,4'-Bis(α,α-dimethylbenzyl)diphenylamine used in automotive tire manufacturing. Falls squarely under HTS 2921.44.0500 as a specifically named diphenylamine derivative. Provides long-term heat aging resistance in rubber vulcanizates.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include end-use statement specifying rubber compounding to prevent misclassification
• Ensure DOT SP-1065 certification if used in tire production