High-Brightness Zinc Sulfide Pigment
A high-brightness zinc sulfide pigment with over 95% whiteness, used in masterbatch compounding for plastics. It falls under this tariff item as a pigment preparation based on zinc sulfide, serving as inorganic colouring matter per Chapter Note 3.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the pigment is specifically a luminophore
Luminophores are classified separately.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the product is not a separate chemically defined compound, as Chapter Note 1(a) excludes those
• Keep records of the zinc sulfide content and intended use to support classification
• If used as a luminophore, ensure it meets the definition in heading 3206
Related Products under Tariff item 3206.42.00
Fluorescent Zinc Sulfide Pigment
A fluorescent pigment preparation based on zinc sulfide, designed for use in textiles, plastics, and security inks. It qualifies under this tariff item as an inorganic colouring matter or luminophore preparation based on zinc sulfide, per Chapter Note 3.
Lithopone 30% Zinc Sulfide
Standard lithopone with 30% zinc sulfide content, used for economical white finishes in inks and adhesives. It is explicitly named in this tariff item as lithopone, a pigment based on zinc sulfide.
Lithopone Pigment
A white pigment composed of barium sulfate and zinc sulfide, used in paints, coatings, and plastics for opacity and brightness. It is classified here as lithopone, a named pigment based on zinc sulfide.
Luminescent Zinc Sulfide Powder
A phosphorescent powder based on zinc sulfide doped with copper or manganese, used in glow-in-the-dark paints and safety markings. It qualifies as an inorganic luminophore product based on zinc sulfide under this tariff item.
Zinc Sulfide for Glow Paints
Strontium-activated zinc sulfide powder for long-persistent glow paints in safety signage. It is classified here as a zinc sulfide-based luminophore preparation, serving as inorganic colouring matter per Chapter Note 3.
Zinc Sulfide Lithopone Grade B
Industrial grade lithopone with 28-30% zinc sulfide and barium sulfate, used for white interior paints and powder coatings. It falls under this tariff item as a zinc sulfide-based pigment preparation, explicitly named as lithopone.