Thiram Rubber Accelerator from Japan
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 — 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
• 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