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Cadmium Sulfide Powder from Germany

High-purity cadmium sulfide (CdS) powder used primarily as a pigment in paints, coatings, and plastics for its bright yellow color. It falls under HTS 2830.90.20.00 as a chemically defined inorganic sulfide of cadmium. This form is suitable for industrial mixing and application.

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 chemical purity and provide Certificate of Analysis (CoA) to confirm it meets 'chemically defined' criteria under Chapter 28 notes

• Include Safety Data Sheet (SDS) due to toxicity; ensure compliance with TSCA and EPA regulations for cadmium compounds

• Avoid misclassification as finished pigment products under Chapter 32; ship in bulk powder form