3206.49.60/Zinc Sulfide Phosphor Powder/China

Zinc Sulfide Phosphor Powder from China

Zinc sulfide phosphor powder is an inorganic luminophore used in glow-in-the-dark paints and coatings for safety signage and toys. It falls under HTS 3206.49.60 as an inorganic product used as a luminophore, chemically defined but classified as 'other' coloring matter or preparations per chapter note 3. This powder emits green luminescence when excited by light, making it ideal for low-light visibility applications.

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

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Import Tips

• Verify chemical purity and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) compliance with EPA and TSCA regulations for inorganic pigments

• Provide certificates of analysis confirming luminophore properties to avoid misclassification under Chapter 28

• Label packages clearly with UN numbers if hazardous, and check for REACH compliance if from EU sources