Calcium Naphthenate Rubber Vulcanization Accelerator from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
13.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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