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Zinc Sulfide Phosphor Precursor from Germany

Refined zinc sulfide used to produce ZnS:Cu/Au phosphors for electroluminescent panels. Classified in HTS 2830.90.1500 as other zinc sulfide before doping/activation. Meets inorganic compound criteria excluding finished luminophores.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%

Import Tips

Document as 'precursor, undoped' to distinguish from finished phosphors (3206)

Provide emission spectra potential (pre-activation) in technical data

Ensure no organic stabilizers present per Chapter 28 organo-inorganic exclusion