Cadmium Sulfide Technical Grade Yellow

Technical-grade cadmium sulfide providing cost-effective yellow pigmentation for plastics, rubber, and ceramics. HTS 2830.90.20.00 applies to this chemically defined sulfide form before incorporation. Known for thermal stability up to 1000°C.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.1%+35.0%38.1%
🇲🇽Mexico3.1%+10.0%13.1%
🇨🇦Canada3.1%+10.0%13.1%
🇩🇪Germany3.1%+10.0%13.1%
🇯🇵Japan3.1%+10.0%13.1%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2828.90.00.00Higher: 38.7% vs 38.1%

If containing antimony instead of cadmium

Different metal sulfides like antimony trisulfide fall under specific subheadings in 2825-2830.

3208.10.00.00Higher: 38.7% vs 38.1%

If based on metal carbonyl complexes

Certain complex colorants shift to Chapter 32 headings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Bulk packaging preferred; retail-packed pigments risk reclassification under Chapter 32

Provide MSDS showing <0.1% impurities to confirm 'chemically defined' status

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