Vulkanox ZMF Rubber Stabilizer from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include end-use statement specifying rubber compounding to prevent misclassification
• Ensure DOT SP-1065 certification if used in tire production