Captax MBTS Rubber Accelerator from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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