Zirconium Silicate Opacifier
Prepared opacifier powder made from zirconium silicate, used to create opacity in ceramic glazes and tiles. It scatters light during high-temperature firing to produce white or pastel finishes. Falls under HTS 3207.10.00.00 as a prepared opacifier for the ceramic industry.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported as pure chemical compound without preparation
Separate chemically defined silicates are excluded by chapter note (a) and classified in Chapter 28.
If in form of glass frit powder with opacifying properties
Glass in powder form used similarly falls under the glass frit subheading.
If pre-mixed into finished ceramic glaze
Completed vitrifiable enamels and glazes are classified as ceramic products in Chapter 69.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Request certificates confirming opacifier purity and particle size suitable only for ceramic firing processes
• Label shipments clearly as 'ceramic industry opacifiers' to prevent reclassification as general chemicals
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