Cadmium Sulfide Powder from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 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