Luminescent Zinc Sulfide Powder
Phosphorescent powder based on zinc sulfide doped with copper or manganese, used in glow-in-the-dark paints and safety markings. This product is an inorganic luminophore preparation based on zinc sulfide, falling under tariff item 3206.42.00 as a pigment or preparation based on zinc sulfide.
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 product is a luminophore based on other inorganic substances.
Other inorganic luminophores are classified under this alternative.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the doping agents (copper or manganese) do not make the product a separate chemically defined compound, which would be excluded from Chapter 32
• Keep safety data sheets and usage documentation for CBSA inspection
• If the powder is for retail sale, check if heading 32.12 applies
Related Products under Tariff item 3206.42.00
Fluorescent Zinc Sulfide Pigment
Fluorescent zinc sulfide pigment preparation used for coloring textiles, plastics, and security inks. It is based on zinc sulfide and functions as an inorganic luminophore, falling under the scope of tariff item 3206.42.00 as a preparation based on zinc sulfide.
High-Brightness Zinc Sulfide Pigment
High-brightness zinc sulfide pigment with over 95% whiteness, used for masterbatch compounding in plastics. This preparation is based on zinc sulfide and serves as a coloring agent, qualifying under tariff item 3206.42.00 for pigments based on zinc sulfide.
Lithopone 30% Zinc Sulfide
Standard lithopone with 30% zinc sulfide content, used for economical white finishes in inks and adhesives. Lithopone is explicitly named in tariff item 3206.42.00, making this product a direct fit as a pigment based on zinc sulfide.
Lithopone Pigment
Lithopone white pigment composed of barium sulfate and zinc sulfide, used in paints, coatings, and plastics for opacity and brightness. This product is explicitly listed under tariff item 3206.42.00 as lithopone, a pigment based on zinc sulfide.
Zinc Sulfide for Glow Paints
Strontium-activated zinc sulfide powder for long-persistent glow paints in safety signage. This preparation is based on zinc sulfide and functions as a luminophore, qualifying under tariff item 3206.42.00 for pigments and preparations based on zinc sulfide.
Zinc Sulfide Lithopone Grade B
Industrial grade lithopone with 28-30% zinc sulfide and barium sulfate, used for white interior paints and powder coatings. This product is lithopone, explicitly named in tariff item 3206.42.00 as a pigment based on zinc sulfide.