3812.39.60.00 - Other 🖩

This HTS category, 3812.39.60.00, encompasses "Other" anti-oxidizing preparations and compound stabilizers for rubber or plastics, specifically those that contain any aromatic or modified aromatic antioxidant or other stabilizer. These preparations are designed to prevent or retard the degradation of rubber and plastic materials caused by oxidation, which can be initiated by heat, light, or mechanical stress. The key characteristic for classification here is the presence of aromatic compounds, such as phenols or amines, that act as stabilizers.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings is crucial for accurate classification. HTS 3812.39.20.00 specifically covers mixtures of N,N'-diaryl-p-phenylenediamines, a particular class of aromatic antioxidants. HTS 3812.39.30.00, conversely, is reserved for specific master batches, which are concentrated mixtures of additives (including stabilizers) incorporated into a polymer carrier for ease of processing. Therefore, 3812.39.60.00 serves as a residual category for other compound stabilizers and anti-oxidizing preparations that contain aromatic components but do not fall into the more narrowly defined sibling categories.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subdivisions. Classification into 3812.39.60.00 relies on confirming that the product is indeed a compound stabilizer or anti-oxidizing preparation for rubber or plastics, and that it contains an aromatic or modified aromatic antioxidant or stabilizer, while simultaneously ensuring it does not meet the specific criteria of the preceding sibling categories. Practical classification will often involve reviewing the product’s technical data sheets or Safety Data Sheets (SDS) to identify the specific chemical constituents and their intended function.