Tetramethylthiuram Disulfide (TMTD) from Germany
Tetramethylthiuram disulfide, commonly known as TMTD, is a thiuram disulfide used primarily as an accelerator in rubber vulcanization processes. It falls under HTS 2930.30.60.00 as it is a thiuram disulfide compound containing sulfur directly linked to carbon atoms, classified as an organo-sulfur compound per Chapter 29 notes. This chemical is supplied as a pure, separate organic compound without additives that would alter its classification.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6211.3%Pharmaceuticals: patented pharma from JP/EU/KR/CH/LI — 15% floor rate
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Verify purity certificate to confirm it meets 'separate chemically defined organic compound' criteria; ensure MSDS and REACH compliance for handling thiuram compounds; avoid packaging that suggests retail sale to prevent reclassification