Cadmium Sulfide Luminescent Grade from China
Specially prepared cadmium sulfide activated for phosphorescence in glow-in-the-dark paints and safety markings. Classified as cadmium sulfide under HTS 2830.90.20.00 since not final luminophore product. Provides yellow-green afterglow effect.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.6%
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Distinguish from finished luminophores (3206) by shipping as pure chemical with activator specs in documentation
• Hazardous material declaration required; cadmium sulfides are toxic by inhalation
• Monitor REACH-like restrictions in US for phosphor materials