Zinc Oxide Lithopone White Powder from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
11.3%
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
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