Zinc Sulfide Luminescent Pigment from Germany
Zinc sulfide-based inorganic pigment that exhibits luminescence under UV light, used in paints and coatings for glow-in-the-dark effects. Classified under HTS 3206.49.60.50 as an inorganic product used as a luminophore, not chemically defined in headings 3203-3205. It falls into 'other' coloring matter preparations per chapter note 3.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify chemical composition via lab testing to confirm luminophore properties and avoid misclassification under chapter 28 inorganic compounds
• Provide Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and Certificates of Analysis (COA) to customs for proof of use as coloring preparation
• Check for solvent content; if over 50% VOCs, it may shift to heading 3208 per chapter notes