Industrial Grade N-Cyclohexylthiophthalimide Vulcanization Retarder from Japan
Industrial grade N-Cyclohexylthiophthalimide acts as a precise vulcanization retarder in natural rubber processing, controlling cross-linking for enhanced tire durability. Its aromatic structure with organo-sulfur functionality—sulfur directly linked to carbon—qualifies under heading 2930 per chapter notes, specifically named in subheading 2930.90.24.00.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain TSCA certification for US chemical import; package in UN-approved drums to avoid hazmat surcharges
• Pitfall: undervaluing based on bulk weight ignores purity premiums subject to duty