Calcium Naphthenate Rubber Vulcanization Accelerator from Japan
Calcium naphthenate accelerates sulfur vulcanization in tire and rubber compound production as a naphthenic metal salt. Falls under HTS 3824.99.7550 for other such preparations in polymer processing. Improves cure rate and scorch safety.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Rheometer cure curves validate accelerator function; declare processing aid status
• Low metals spec for cleanliness; DOT tire regs if end-use specified
• Not 3812—rubber accelerators there are organic amines/sulfides