Zinc Sulfide Powder (Luminescent Grade) from China

High-purity zinc sulfide powder used as a phosphor precursor in manufacturing glow-in-the-dark materials and fluorescent pigments. It falls under HTS 2830.90.1500 as 'other zinc sulfide,' a chemically defined inorganic sulfide compound not specified elsewhere in heading 2830. This non-sphinglerite form is prized for its optical properties in lighting and displays.

Duty Rate — China → United States

37.8%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)

Import Tips

Verify chemical purity via certificate of analysis (COA) to confirm classification as chemically defined zinc sulfide per Chapter 28/29 notes

Include Safety Data Sheet (SDS) showing non-radioactive, non-toxic handling; avoid misclassification as pigments (3206)

Declare exact CAS number (1314-98-3) on entry to prevent scrutiny as organo-inorganic compounds excluded by Chapter 28 Note 2