ZDBC Rubber Accelerator (Zinc dibenzyldithiocarbamate) from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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