Zinc Borate Flame Retardant White Pigment
Zinc borate flame retardant white pigment, hydrated zinc borate particles used as a white pigment and smoke suppressant in intumescent coatings. It is classified under 3206.49.00 as a zinc-based colouring preparation, despite its dual flame-retardant function.
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 used primarily as a flame retardant, not as a pigment
Heading 38.10 covers pickling preparations, fluxes, and other auxiliary products for soldering or welding, but flame retardants may fall under heading 38.10 if they are chemical preparations.
If the product is a chemical preparation not used as colouring matter
Section note 4 directs goods to specific headings by function; if not a colouring preparation, it may fall under heading 38.24.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document the product's primary use as a pigment to justify classification under 3206.49.00; if the flame-retardant function is primary, it may be reclassified
• Ensure the product is not a separate chemically defined compound, as chapter note 1(a) excludes such items
• Provide a technical datasheet to CBSA showing the particle size and application in coatings
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