Zinc Dimethyldithiocarbamate (ZDMC) from Japan
ZDMC is an aromatic zinc dithiocarbamate used as an ultra-accelerator in rubber compounding. Classified under HTS 2930.20.20.50 as a thiocarbamate derivative meeting Chapter 29 requirements for separate organic compounds. Primarily imported as technical powder for industrial use.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Specify industrial end-use in commercial invoice to avoid pesticide classification
• Include Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) showing <0.1% impurities for Chapter 29 eligibility
• Verify if subject to Section 301 tariffs based on country of manufacture