Phosphorescent Zinc Strontium Aluminate Glow Powder
Phosphorescent zinc strontium aluminate glow powder, a long-persistence pigment that absorbs and re-emits light for 10+ hours. It is an inorganic colouring matter of a kind used as a luminophore, falling under tariff item 3206.49.00 as 'other colouring matter and other preparations'.
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 of a kind used as an inorganic product
Heading 3206 covers inorganic products used as luminophores, but 3206.50.00 specifically covers 'inorganic products of a kind used as luminophores' when chemically defined; however, note 1(a) excludes separate chemically defined compounds, so this alternative applies only if the product is not chemically defined.
If the powder is put up in forms or packings for retail sale
Chapter note 1(a) and section note 2 direct goods put up for retail sale to heading 32.12, which covers colouring matter in retail packings.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is classified as an inorganic luminophore, not a separate chemically defined compound, to stay under 3206.49.00
• Provide a safety data sheet (SDS) to CBSA if requested, as pigments may be subject to hazard communication checks
• Verify whether the powder is packaged for retail sale, which could shift classification to heading 32.12
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