Zinc 2-Mercaptobenzothiazole (ZMBT)

ZMBT acts as a medium-speed rubber accelerator with excellent dispersion properties, used in tire and mechanical goods production. Classified in HTS 2930.90.92.31 as its organo-sulfur metal coordination compound principal use is rubber vulcanization per chapter coordination compound rules.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.7%3.7%
🇲🇽Mexico3.7%3.7%
🇨🇦Canada3.7%3.7%
🇩🇪Germany3.7%3.7%
🇯🇵Japan3.7%3.7%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2830.90Higher: 13% vs 3.7%

If metal salt dominates over organic classification

Sulfide salts with significant inorganic character may classify in Chapter 28.

3812.10Higher: 15% vs 3.7%

If pre-mixed with vulcanizing agents

Compound accelerator formulations containing multiple active ingredients go to Chapter 38.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Metal content analysis required; declare zinc percentage accurately for duty computation

Use UN-approved packaging for this combustible solid (UN 3077)

Distinguish from rubber protective agents which classify under 3812.10

Related Products under HTS 2930.90.92.31

N-Cyclohexyl-2-benzothiazole sulfenamide (CBS)

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.

Zinc Dibenzyl Dithiocarbamate (ZBEC)

ZBEC serves as a super-accelerator for low-sulfur vulcanization systems in rubber compounds, offering rapid curing at low temperatures. Classified under HTS 2930.90.92.31 as an organo-sulfur dithiocarbamate derivative principally used in rubber processing per Chapter 29 organo-sulfur provisions.

Tetramethylthiuram Disulfide (TMTD)

TMTD functions as both an accelerator and sulfur donor in rubber vulcanization, particularly effective in EPDM and low-sulfur compounds. It qualifies for HTS 2930.90.92.31 as a thiuram disulfide organo-sulfur compound whose principal use is rubber processing, consistent with chapter notes.

2-Mercaptobenzothiazole (MBT)

MBT is a primary rubber accelerator used in acidic and neutral compounding systems, providing good aging properties. As a benzothiazolethiol organo-sulfur compound principally for rubber processing, it falls under HTS 2930.90.92.31 per Chapter 29 definitions.

N-Oxydiethylenebenzothiazole-2-Sulfenamide (NOBS/MBS)

NOBS provides delayed vulcanization with rapid curing rates, ideal for thick rubber articles like tires. This sulfenamide's principal rubber processing function places it under HTS 2930.90.92.31 as a chemically defined organo-sulfur compound.

Dipentamethylenethiuram Tetrasulfide (DPTT)

DPTT functions as both sulfur donor and accelerator in low-sulfur rubber systems, particularly for heat-resistant compounds. As a thiuram polysulfide organo-sulfur compound for rubber processing, it classifies under HTS 2930.90.92.31.