Luminescent Zinc Sulfide Powder from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
12.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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