Pyrithione Zinc (Zinc Pyrithione) from Japan
Zinc pyrithione is an organo-zinc coordination compound with pyridine-thione structure, used as antifungal in shampoos. The organic pyridine component qualifies it for HTS 2933.39.61 under additional U.S. note 3 to section VI. Bulk active for personal care products.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Comply with FDA OTC monograph for dandruff actives; include concentration verification
• Test for heavy metals (<20ppm zinc solubility) per cosmetic GMP standards
• Use aqueous suspensions for shipping to minimize dust explosion risks