Strontium Aluminate Phosphor from China
Strontium aluminate (SrAl2O4:Eu,Dy) doped with europium and dysprosium is a long-persistence luminescent powder for glow-in-the-dark paints. Classified in HTS 2841.90.40.00 as chemically defined aluminate per Chapter 28 notes, excluding luminophores only if organic (3206). Used in safety signage.
Duty Rate — China → United States
28.1%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Certificate of luminescence duration (>10hrs) and dopant levels; REACH compliance for rare earths
• Pitfall: mixtures >50% binder reclassify to 3208
• Safe storage from moisture essential