ZDBC Rubber Accelerator (Zinc dibenzyldithiocarbamate) from China
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 — China → United States
42.5%
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
• 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