Thiram Rubber Accelerator from China
Thiram (tetramethylthiuram disulfide) is an aromatic dithiocarbamate serving as a vulcanization accelerator in rubber production. Classified under HTS 2930.20.20 as an 'other' aromatic thiocarbamate/dithiocarbamate, it contains the characteristic S-C-S structure. It's supplied as a white to yellow powder for industrial rubber compounding.
Duty Rate — China → United States
19%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include technical data sheets proving use as rubber chemical to distinguish from pesticide formulations
• Verify REACH compliance for EU-origin goods and provide safety handling instructions
• Avoid misclassification by specifying it's not for direct consumer or agricultural use