UV Fluorescent Yellow Pigment from Japan
Inorganic zinc-based pigment fluorescing bright yellow under blacklight, used in security inks and paints. Classified in 3206.49.60.50 as other luminophore coloring matter, applicable via note 3 to preparations based on such products.
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 UV spectroscopy reports to demonstrate fluorescence for accurate HTS verification
• Ensure no organic dye content exceeding 10% to avoid reclassification under 3204 mixtures
• Declare value based on pigment purity, excluding binders if shipped as powder