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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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