MBTS Rubber Accelerator (Dibenzothiazyl disulfide) from Germany
MBTS serves as a primary or secondary accelerator in rubber compounding, particularly for EPDM and butyl rubber applications. Classified under HTS 3812.10.5050 as a prepared rubber accelerator, it provides scorch safety and functions well in neutral or alkaline systems. Commonly used in automotive seals, hoses, and belting.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include vulcanization test data demonstrating accelerator performance to distinguish from basic thiazole chemicals
• Comply with DOT hazardous material shipping requirements (often Class 9) and ensure UN proper shipping name accuracy
• Maintain certificates of analysis showing minimum purity levels (typically 98%) required for accelerator classification