Thiram Rubber Accelerator from Japan
Thiram (tetramethylthiuram disulfide) serves as both a fungicide and rubber vulcanization accelerator, featuring aromatic dithiocarbamate functionality. HTS 2930.20.20.50 applies to this pure chemical compound per Chapter 29 organo-sulfur provisions. Excluded from Chapter 38 when imported as technical grade material.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
21%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.628.5%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
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
• Distinguish between technical grade (Chapter 29) and formulated products (Chapter 38) in import documentation
• Provide end-use statement if for rubber industry to prevent misclassification as pesticide
• Ensure packaging meets UN standards for toxic solids (Division 6.1) during transport