6PPD Rubber Antioxidant Mixture from China
A mixture of N,N'-diaryl-p-phenylenediamine compounds, primarily 6PPD (N-(1,3-dimethylbutyl)-N'-phenyl-p-phenylenediamine), used as an antiozonant and antioxidant in tire manufacturing. It protects rubber from oxidative and ozone degradation during service. Classified under HTS 3812.39.2000 due to its composition as a mixture of specified diaryl-p-phenylenediamines for rubber stabilization.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44%
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
• Verify chemical composition certificates to confirm N,N'-diaryl-p-phenylenediamine content for proper classification
• Ensure EPA compliance for chemical handling and TSCA registration
• Avoid misclassification as generic rubber chemicals under 3812.39.1000