High-Opacity Zinc Oxide Artist Dispersion

Aqueous dispersion of micronized zinc oxide for professional watercolor and acrylic paints. Meets HTS 3206.49.30.00 as a luminophore preparation based on zinc oxides for coloring. Offers non-toxic white tinting superior to lead whites.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
šŸ‡ØšŸ‡³China1.3%+35.0%36.3%
šŸ‡²šŸ‡½Mexico1.3%+10.0%11.3%
šŸ‡ØšŸ‡¦Canada1.3%+10.0%11.3%
šŸ‡©šŸ‡ŖGermany1.3%+10.0%11.3%
šŸ‡ÆšŸ‡µJapan1.3%+10.0%11.3%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3213.10.00.00Higher: 41.5% vs 36.3%

If set colors in artist's paint sets

Artist's colors in sets or packs shift to heading 3213 regardless of composition.

3209.90.00.00Higher: 40.9% vs 36.3%

If primarily used for cosmetics

Zinc oxide preparations for makeup fall under Chapter 33 cosmetic colors.

3206.20.00Higher: 38.7% vs 36.3%

If contains synthetic organic pigments with zinc oxide

Mixtures with organic coloring matter classify under synthetic pigments heading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Confirm dispersion medium is aqueous to stay in chapter 32; nonaqueous goes to 3212

• Artist materials need ASTM D4236 labeling compliance for US import

• Test for heavy metal content to meet CPSIA standards if for art education products

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Zinc White Pigment Paste

A water-based paste containing zinc oxide particles used as a white pigment in artist paints and primers. It falls under HTS 3206.49.30.00 as a preparation based on zinc oxides for coloring materials, qualifying under note 3 to chapter 32. The high zinc oxide content provides opacity and durability in coatings.

Zinc Oxide Lithopone White Powder

A co-precipitated mixture of zinc oxide and barium sulfate used as a white pigment extender in rubber and plastics. Classified under HTS 3206.49.30.00 for zinc oxide-based coloring preparations per note 3. Provides brightness and UV resistance in colored compounds.

Zinc Ferrite Yellow Pigment

Heat-stable calcined zinc iron oxide used in powder coatings and ceramics. HTS 3206.49.30.00 covers zinc oxide-based inorganic coloring matter per chapter note 3. Excellent for high-temperature colored finishes.

UV-Blocking Zinc Oxide Sunscreen Base

Nano zinc oxide dispersion for mineral sunscreen formulations providing broad-spectrum UV protection. Falls under HTS 3206.49.30.00 as zinc oxide coloring preparation, though used for opacity and UV absorption. Transparent when applied despite white base.

Zinc Phosphate Anti-Corrosion Primer Pigment

Zinc oxide-phosphoric acid reaction product used in metal primers for corrosion inhibition. HTS 3206.49.30.00 for zinc oxide-based preparations with coloring properties. Provides both protection and pigmentation in industrial coatings.

Fluorescent Zinc Sulfide Luminophore Powder

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.