Zinc Oxide French Process White Seal from China
Premium French process zinc oxide (White Seal grade) for paints, coatings, and ceramics providing opacity and UV resistance. HTS 2817.00.00.00 applies to this pure zinc oxide produced via vapor oxidation.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Specify production method (French vs
• American process) on invoice for quality verification
• Oil absorption values should match grade specifications to avoid undervaluation claims
• Ensure REACH compliance documentation if from EU sources