Fluorescent Zinc Sulfide Luminophore Powder from Japan
Zinc oxide-activated zinc sulfide emitting green fluorescence under UV light. Specifically covered by heading 3206 for luminophores, subheading 3206.49.30.00 due to zinc oxide base. Used in safety markings and glow paints.
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
• Emission spectrum test reports prove luminophore function essential for heading 3206
• Radioactive impurities must be below 1 ppm per NRC import regulations
• Dark-adapting time specifications distinguish from regular pigments