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Cadmium Sulfide Yellow Luminophore from Japan

Cadmium sulfide yellow luminophore is used in phosphorescent inks for security printing and fluorescent displays. It qualifies for HTS 3206.49.60 as an inorganic coloring matter and luminophore preparation specified in chapter note 3. The material exhibits yellow fluorescence under UV light for authentication purposes.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

Import Tips

Include RoHS exemption documentation due to cadmium content; verify destination state regulations

Provide spectrographic analysis proving luminophore function to distinguish from regular pigments

Declare exact particle size distribution, as nano-scale may trigger additional nanomaterial reporting