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Cadmium Yellow Lithopone Pigment from Japan

A co-precipitated cadmium yellow pigment blended with barium sulfate (lithopone), offering opacity for ceramic glazes and plastics coloring. Classified under HTS 3206.49.60.10 for cadmium compound-based preparations used as luminophores or coloring matter. It meets chapter provisions for inorganic pigments beyond basic headings.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

Import Tips

Provide supplier affidavits confirming cadmium basis to distinguish from standard lithopone (3206.20)

Check for TSCA pre-notice requirements on new cadmium pigments entering US commerce

Label packages with hazard warnings to prevent FDA/cosmetics misrouting