Barium Sulfate Lithopone Precursor from Mexico
High-assay barium sulfate used in lithopone production (co-precipitated with zinc sulfide for white pigments). Classified as pure barium sulfate under HTS 2833.27.00.00 before complexing.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
0.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document intended use in pigment manufacturing to support chemical classification
• Ensure 98%+ BaSO4 purity; lower grades risk reclass as mineral concentrates
• Check REACH/SVHC compliance for EU re-exports containing barium compounds