Zirconium Silicate Opacifier from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
13.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• 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