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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+35.0%41.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇩🇪Germany6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇯🇵Japan6.5%+10.0%16.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2846.90.80Lower: 3.7% vs 41.5%

If supplied as rare-earth compounds without phosphor formulation

Base strontium or europium compounds without activation are Chapter 28 inorganics, not luminophores.

3208.90.00.00Lower: 38.2% vs 41.5%

If dissolved in >50% organic solvent for pituitous application

Chapter note 4 includes such solutions under heading 3208 if solvent-dominant.

3212.90.00Lower: 38.1% vs 41.5%

If put up in retail paint sets with binders

Retail coloring preparations incorporating luminophores shift to heading 3212.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include persistence duration test results (e.g

glow time >10 hours) to substantiate luminophore classification per chapter notes

Ensure packaging labels specify 'luminophore for phosphorescent use' to prevent confusion with general aluminate compounds

Watch for REACH compliance if importing to EU markets, as rare earth dopants require registration