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Luminescent Grade Zinc Sulfide Powder (99.99% Purity) from Germany

High-purity zinc sulfide powder, luminescent grade with 99.99% or more purity by weight, used primarily in the production of phosphors for displays and lighting. It falls under HTS 2830.90.1000 as a chemically defined sulfide of zinc meeting the specific purity and grade requirements for luminescent applications. This subheading distinguishes it from lower-purity or non-luminescent zinc sulfides.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Verify purity certification from supplier via lab analysis reports to confirm 99.99% threshold; declare as 'luminescent grade' to avoid reclassification

• Ensure SDS includes CAS 1314-98-3 and luminescent properties; watch for anti-dumping duties on Chinese origins