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