3206.42.00.00/Lithopone Pigment/China

Lithopone Pigment from China

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.

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)
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Import Tips

• 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

Lithopone Pigment from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 3206.42.00.00