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Luminescent Zinc Sulfide Powder from Canada

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.

Duty Rate — Canada → United States

12.2%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• 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