Calcium Tungstate Luminescent Powder

Fine calcium tungstate powder activated for blue luminescence in cathode ray tubes and lighting phosphors. Falls under HTS 2841.80.0020 as a chemically defined tungstate of calcium per Chapter 28 notes. Used in legacy display technologies and specialty lighting.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChina5.5%+25.0%30.5%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexico5.5%โ€”5.5%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanada5.5%โ€”5.5%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermany5.5%โ€”5.5%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapan5.5%โ€”5.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

3206.50.00.00Higher: 41.5% vs 30.5%

If when prepared specifically as luminophores

Chapter note excludes luminophore products from Chapter 28, directing them to heading 3206.

2853.90Lower: 12.8% vs 30.5%

If containing phosphides or other Chapter 28 exclusions

Certain complex inorganic compounds fall under 2853 per chapter note.

2849.90.50.00Higher: 38.7% vs 30.5%

If mistaken for other carbides or tungsten compounds

Carbides and related tungsten compounds have separate classifications in 2849.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Document activator levels to maintain pure compound status; avoid retail packaging that triggers 3824

โ€ข Ensure particle size specs match technical data sheets for customs verification