High-Brightness Zinc White Litharge Substitute from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
11.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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