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Zinc Sulfide for Glow Paints from Japan

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.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Specify activation dopant (e.g

• Eu, Dy) in COA for luminophore verification

• Comply with DOT phosphorescent material shipping regs