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High-Opacity Zinc Oxide Artist Dispersion

An aqueous dispersion of micronized zinc oxide for professional watercolor and acrylic paints. This luminophore preparation based on zinc oxides offers non-toxic white tinting superior to traditional pigments.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈUnited StatesFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFreeβ€”Free

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3212.90.00Same rate: Free

If the dispersion is in non-aqueous media in liquid or paste form

Chapter Note 3 excludes pigments dispersed in non-aqueous media for paint manufacture from headings 32.03-32.06.

2817.00.00Same rate: Free

If the product is pure zinc oxide in water without preparation

Pure zinc oxide is a separate chemically defined compound of Chapter 28.

3206.50.00Same rate: Free

If the product is an inorganic product of a kind used as a luminophore

Heading 32.06 covers luminophores, but subheading 3206.50 may apply to other luminophores.

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item β€” and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Verify the dispersion is water-based; non-aqueous dispersions may fall under heading 32.12

β€’ Provide the zinc oxide content and particle size

β€’ Ensure it is not put up in retail sale forms for artists, which would shift to heading 32.12 or 33.04

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