Inorganic products of a kind used as luminophores
Other coloring matter; preparations as specified in note 3 to this chapter, other than those of heading 3203, 3204 or 3205; inorganic products of a kind used as luminophores, whether or not chemically defined: > Inorganic products of a kind used as luminophores
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Products classified under HTS 3206.50.00.00
Zinc Sulfide Phosphor Powder
Fine powder of zinc sulfide doped with activators like copper or manganese, used as a green or blue-emitting luminophore in glow-in-the-dark paints and coatings. Classified under HTS 3206.50.00.00 as an inorganic product specifically designed for luminescence applications, fitting the chapter's scope for luminophores whether chemically defined or not.
Strontium Aluminate Glow Powder
Long-persistence inorganic phosphor powder based on strontium aluminate doped with europium and dysprosium, emitting green light for hours after excitation. Falls under HTS 3206.50.00.00 as a key luminophore used in safety markings, emergency signage, and novelty paints.
Lanthanum Phosphate Phosphor
Europium-doped lanthanum phosphate powder for UV-to-visible conversion in mercury lamps and displays. HTS 3206.50.00.00 applies to this inorganic luminophore preparation as per note 3.
Barium Magnesium Aluminate Phosphor
Blue-emitting long-afterglow phosphor for safety markings and glow paints. Inorganic luminophore under HTS 3206.50.00.00.
Calcium Fluoride Doped Phosphor
UV-emitting phosphor for scintillation detectors and lamps. HTS 3206.50.00.00 for luminophores.
Green Zinc Silicate Phosphor
Classic P1 phosphor for CRT displays and fluorescent tubes. Inorganic luminophore HTS 3206.50.00.00.
White Halophosphate Phosphor
Calcium halophosphate for standard fluorescent lighting. HTS 3206.50.00.00.
Europium Yttrium Oxide Phosphor
Red phosphor Y2O3:Eu for plasma displays. Luminophore HTS 3206.50.00.00.
Manganese-Doped Magnesium Germanate Phosphor
Red-emitting for fluorescent lamps. HTS 3206.50.00.00.
Terbium-Doped Calcium Tungstate Phosphor
Green X-ray phosphor for medical imaging. HTS 3206.50.00.00.
Sr2P2O7:Eu Phosphor
Blue-emitting for compact fluorescents. HTS 3206.50.00.00.
CdWO4 Tungstate Scintillator Powder
For radiation detectors. HTS 3206.50.00.00 luminophore.
LaBr3 Cerium Bromide Scintillator Powder
High-performance scintillator for gamma spectroscopy. Inorganic luminophore HTS 3206.50.00.00.
Cadmium Sulfide Phosphor (Yellow)
Inorganic cadmium sulfide crystals activated for yellow luminescence, used in fluorescent lamps, displays, and specialty inks. HTS 3206.50.00.00 covers this as a chemically defined inorganic luminophore per chapter provisions.
Yttrium Vanadate Phosphor
Red-emitting inorganic phosphor of yttrium vanadate:europium, essential for trichromatic fluorescent tubes and LED converters. Classified in HTS 3206.50.00.00 for its luminophore role in lighting phosphors.