Tetra-n-propylthiuram Disulfide from Japan
Although primarily organo-sulfur, this thiuram accelerator contains tin impurities making it organo-inorganic under 2931 when tin-carbon bonds present. Falls under HTS 2931.90.90.29 as other organo-tin compounds.
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 elemental analysis showing tin content >1% for 2931 classification justification
• Comply with OSHA 1910.1000 Table Z-1-A exposure limits for thiuram dust
• Avoid Chapter 38 if purity >95%; mixtures go to 3812.10 for rubber accelerators