Barium Magnesium Aluminate Blue-Green Phosphor from Japan
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 — 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
• 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