Tetramethylthiuram Disulfide (TMTD) from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
3.7%
Rate breakdown
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
• 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