Cadmium Sulfide Powder from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
13.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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