Cadmium Sulfide Powder from China

Cadmium sulfide (CdS) is a chemically defined inorganic sulfide compound used as a pigment in paints, ceramics, and phosphors for fluorescent lamps. It falls under HTS 2830.90.90.00 as an 'other' sulfide, distinct from specific sulfides like sodium sulfide listed elsewhere in heading 2830.

Duty Rate — China → United States

38%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)

Import Tips

Verify chemical purity and provide Certificates of Analysis (COA) to confirm it's chemically defined per Chapter 28/29 notes

Ensure SDS and proper hazardous material labeling for transport due to cadmium toxicity

Avoid misclassification as organo-inorganic compounds, which are excluded from Chapter 28