High-Brightness Zinc White Litharge Substitute from Japan
Lead-free zinc oxide preparation replacing toxic litharge in paint driers and whites. HTS 3206.49.30.00 for zinc oxide coloring matter with siccative properties. Environmentally friendly alternative pigment.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Drying time tests prove siccative function secondary to coloring
• Low lead content certification (<90 ppm) required for paint applications
• Bio-based dispersant documentation supports sustainability claims