Fluorescent Zinc Sulfide Pigment from China

Bright fluorescent pigment preparation using zinc sulfide for textiles, plastics, and security inks. Classified in HTS 3206.42.00.00 for zinc sulfide-based inorganic coloring matter and luminophores. Chapter note 3 extends coverage to such preparations.

Duty Rate — China → United States

37.2%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)

Import Tips

Document fluorescence activation wavelength to prove luminophore status

Avoid dispersion in solvents >50% as that triggers 3208 per chapter note

Label as 'industrial pigment' not retail to prevent 3212 shift