Zinc Oxide Lithopone White Powder from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include MSDS sheets showing zinc oxide as primary active ingredient for proper HTS verification
• Check for anti-dumping duties on lithopone from specific countries like China
• Avoid classifying as barium sulfate mixtures (2831.27) if zinc oxide dominates functionality