Tetramethylthiuram Monosulfide from China

Tetramethylthiuram monosulfide (TMTM) is a thiuram accelerator used in rubber manufacturing. It falls under HTS 2930.20.90.50 as an 'other' dithiocarbamate derivative, qualifying as a chemically defined organo-sulfur compound under Chapter 29.

Duty Rate — China → United States

28.7%

Rate breakdown

9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Industrial end-use declaration helps maintain Chapter 29 classification vs Chapter 38

CAS 97-36-9 declaration prevents confusion with polysulfides

Bulk powder imports must specify particle size; dust additives may trigger note (g) limits