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Luminescent Zinc Sulfide Powder from Germany

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 — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%

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