UV-Blocking Zinc Oxide Sunscreen Base from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

36.3%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Import Tips

Differentiate from finished cosmetics (3304) by importing as bulk ingredient only

Particle size analysis prevents reclassification as nanomaterial under special provisions

FDA cosmetic notification required within 15 days of first import