N-tert-Butyl-2-benzothiazolesulfenamide (TBBS) from Japan
TBBS is a fast-curing rubber accelerator with benzothiazole structure, ideal for tire treads and mechanical goods. Classified in HTS 2934.20.4000 under additional U.S. note 3 for pure benzothiazole compounds.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
21%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.628.5%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
• Specify batch purity (>96%) to avoid reclassification as mixture
• Include vulcanization test data if requested for end-use verification
• Confirm no azo-dye diluents per Chapter 29 exclusion note 2(h)