High-Brightness Zinc Sulfide Pigment from China
Premium zinc sulfide pigment with >95% whiteness for masterbatch compounding in plastics. Under HTS 3206.42.00.00 as lithopone/other zinc sulfide preparations for coloring. Fits chapter note for inorganic luminophore products.
Duty Rate — China → United States
39.7%
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Batch testing for brightness index (e.g
• >92%) supports premium classification
• Use ISCC certification for sustainable sourcing claims
• Prevent moisture contamination during shipping to avoid clumping penalties