N-Cyclohexyl-2-benzothiazole sulfenamide (CBS) from Japan
CBS is an organo-sulfur compound used as a delayed-action accelerator in rubber vulcanization, providing optimal processing safety and fast curing properties. It falls under HTS 2930.90.92.31 because it is a benzothiazole sulfenamide specifically designed for rubber processing, matching the chapter's classification for organo-sulfur compounds used principally in this application.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
23.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6211.3%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
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
• Provide Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and confirm 99%+ purity to avoid reclassification as mixtures under Chapter 38
• Include end-use statements verifying rubber processing application to qualify for this specific subheading
• Check REACH compliance documentation if sourced from EU, as it affects import labeling requirements