CBS Rubber Accelerator (N-Cyclohexyl-2-benzothiazole sulfenamide) from China
CBS is a delayed-action sulfenamide rubber accelerator used primarily in tire manufacturing and other rubber products. It contains a modified aromatic benzothiazole structure, qualifying it for classification under HTS 3812.10.1000 as a prepared rubber accelerator with aromatic components.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Obtain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) verifying aromatic accelerator content; ensure EPA registration if applicable for chemical imports; check REACH compliance for EU-origin materials to avoid customs delays