Zinc Sulfide Opacifier Preparation
Pre-dispersed zinc sulfide opacifier for ceramic glazes and enamels, providing whiteness and hiding power. HTS 3206.42.00.00 applies to such preparations based on zinc sulfide as coloring matter. Not excluded as it's not a pure compound.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If prepared with mineral pigments like iron oxide
Mixtures with Chapter 25 minerals go to 3207.
If fired into ceramic body, not raw pigment
Finished refractory ceramics are Chapter 69, not raw materials.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide dispersion medium details to confirm not excluded under note 3 (nonaqueous paint dispersions)
• Ensure EPA compliance for ceramic pigment VOC emissions
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.
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.
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.