ZDBC Rubber Accelerator (Zinc dibenzyldithiocarbamate) from Canada
ZDBC functions as a primary accelerator for latex systems and secondary activator in dry rubber compounding. Under HTS 3812.10.5050 as other prepared rubber accelerators, it's prized for low toxicity and odor in food-contact applications like baby bottle nipples. Provides rapid vulcanization at low temperatures.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Include FDA compliance documentation for food-contact applications to support low-toxicity accelerator claims
• Specify latex dipping or spraying formulation to distinguish from general dithiocarbamate chemicals
• Monitor EU restriction limits on dithiocarbamates for REACH compliance