Barium Magnesium Aluminate Blue-Green Phosphor from China
Barium magnesium aluminate blue-green phosphor provides long afterglow for safety signage and paints. HTS 3206.49.60 applies to this inorganic luminophore preparation under chapter note 3 exclusions. Superior persistence compared to traditional sulfides.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Aluminate stability requires inert atmosphere packaging certification
• Emission wavelength documentation (450-510nm) confirms specific classification
• Bulk density specs (0.8-1.2 g/cc) distinguish from pressed phosphor products