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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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