Captax MBTS Rubber Accelerator from Japan
Captax MBTS is the commercial grade 2,2'-dithiobisbenzothiazole used in tire and rubber manufacturing as a delayed-action vulcanization accelerator. Classified under HTS 2934.20.10.00 due to its specific benzothiazole ring structure as a separate chemically defined organic compound. It improves scorch safety in natural and synthetic rubber compounds.
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
• Verify CAS number 120-78-5 on all documentation for customs clearance; obtain REACH compliance if transshipping from EU
• Avoid pitfalls by distinguishing from powdered vs. oiled dispersions which may alter classification