ZDBC Rubber Accelerator (Zinc dibenzyldithiocarbamate) from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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