Ethoxyquin Rubber Antioxidant Pellets from Germany
Ethoxyquin pellets for synthetic rubber compounding, providing thermal oxidation protection during tire manufacturing. Despite rubber end-use, remains HTS 2933.49.10.00 as separate defined organic compound imported for chemical reaction. Used by Goodyear, Michelin tire producers.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.628.5%Pharmaceuticals: patented pharma from JP/EU/KR/CH/LI — 15% floor rate
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• TSCA notification required for rubber chemical imports; provide downstream notification plan
• Common error: rubber processors declare under Chapter 40 - emphasize chemical identity