Cadmium Sulfide Powder from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
13%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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