Lanthanum Phosphate Blue Phosphor from Japan
Lanthanum phosphate blue phosphor is used in fluorescent lamps and plasma displays as inorganic luminophore. Classified HTS 3206.49.60 for other coloring matter preparations as luminophores per chapter note 3. Excited by electron bombardment, it emits efficient blue light.
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
• Rare-earth content requires origin verification for Section 232 tariff exclusions
• Quantum efficiency certificates (>85% typical) support luminophore classification
• Phosphor grade purity documentation prevents reclassification as raw chemicals