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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If chemically defined inorganic luminophores not zinc-based
Other specific luminophores like rare earth types are separated in 3206.50.
If pure doped zinc sulfide compound for non-coloring use
Chemically defined compounds of zinc are in Chapter 28, excluded unless prepared as pigments.
If in printing ink vehicle
Pigment preparations incorporated into ink bases shift to Chapter 32 heading 3215.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain test reports proving luminophore properties and zinc sulfide as base to justify classification
• Comply with REACH/TSCA chemical registration for phosphorescent additives
• Package in industrial quantities to avoid retail dye reclassification under 3212
Related Products under HTS 3206.42.00.00
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.
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.
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.