Lithopone Pigment
Lithopone is a white pigment composed of a mixture of barium sulfate and zinc sulfide, used primarily in paints, coatings, and plastics for its opacity and brightness. It falls under HTS 3206.42.00.00 as a specific inorganic pigment and preparation based on zinc sulfide, as defined in the chapter notes for luminophore-like products. This classification covers its use as coloring matter in industrial applications.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported as pure zinc sulfide compound without pigment preparation
Pure chemically defined zinc sulfide falls under Chapter 28 as sulfides, excluded by chapter note (a) from Chapter 32.
If dispersed in synthetic resin as a paste or liquid for paints
Preparations based on heading 3901-3913 polymers in nonaqueous media shift to heading 3208 per chapter notes.
If put up in retail packaging for direct consumer use
Dyes and coloring matter in retail forms are classified under 3212, overriding other headings.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify chemical composition via lab testing to confirm zinc sulfide base and avoid misclassification under Chapter 28 inorganic chemicals
• Provide Certificates of Analysis (COA) showing it's a pigment preparation, not a pure compound excluded by chapter note (a)
• Ensure labeling indicates use as coloring matter to distinguish from extenders unsuitable for oil paints per chapter notes
Related Products under HTS 3206.42.00.00
Zinc Sulfide White Pigment
Zinc sulfide-based white pigment used in rubber, plastics, and inks for its high refractive index and lightfastness. Classified under HTS 3206.42.00.00 as an inorganic preparation based on zinc sulfide for coloring materials. It qualifies as 'other coloring matter' per note 3 to the chapter.
Luminescent Zinc Sulfide Powder
Phosphorescent powder based on zinc sulfide doped with copper or manganese, used in glow-in-the-dark paints and safety markings. HTS 3206.42.00.00 covers it as an inorganic luminophore product based on zinc sulfide. Chapter notes explicitly include such preparations used for coloring.
Zinc Sulfide Lithopone Grade B
Industrial grade lithopone (zinc sulfide 28-30% with barium sulfate) for white interior paints and powder coatings. Falls under HTS 3206.42.00.00 as a zinc sulfide-based pigment preparation per chapter definitions. Excluded are pure compounds, but this is a formulated coloring matter.
Fluorescent Zinc Sulfide Pigment
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.
High-Brightness Zinc Sulfide Pigment
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.
Zinc Sulfide for Glow Paints
Strontium-activated zinc sulfide powder for long-persistent glow paints in safety signage. HTS 3206.42.00.00 classifies it as zinc sulfide-based luminophore preparation. Chapter notes include such for coloring any material.