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
38.8%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
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