Cadmium Yellow Lithopone Pigment from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
13.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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