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TMQ Rubber Antioxidant 2,2,4-Trimethyl-1,2-Dihydroquinoline Oligomers

This is a specific mixture of oligomers based on 2,2,4-trimethyl-1,2-dihydroquinoline (TMQ), used as an anti-oxidizing preparation for rubber products. It protects rubber from oxidative degradation during processing and service life, classified under HTS 3812.31.00.00 due to its exact chemical composition as mixtures of TMQ oligomers for rubber stabilization.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+35.0%41.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇩🇪Germany6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇯🇵Japan6.5%+10.0%16.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3812Same rate: 41.5%

If not exclusively TMQ oligomers but mixed with other stabilizers

Blends with additional anti-oxidants fall under other compound stabilizers, not specific TMQ mixtures.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 41.5%

If for mixtures containing listed persistent organic pollutants

Chapter notes restrict 3824 to specific hazardous substances; TMQ does not qualify unless contaminated.

2903Lower: 15.5% vs 41.5%

If imported as individual monomers rather than oligomer mixtures

Pure quinoline derivatives are classified by chemical structure in Chapter 29, not as rubber preparations.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and chemical composition certificates confirming TMQ oligomer content to verify classification under 3812.31.00.00

Check REACH or TSCA compliance for chemical imports; TMQ mixtures may require pre-registration with EPA

Avoid misclassification as general rubber chemicals (3812.90); specify TMQ content to prevent duty reassessment

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