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Opacifier Glaze for Ceramics

Zircon-based glaze preparation that creates opaque white finish on ceramics. Under HTS 3207.20.00.00 as prepared color for ceramic use. Scatters light for matte appearance.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China4.9%+35.0%39.9%
🇲🇽Mexico4.9%+10.0%14.9%
🇨🇦Canada4.9%+10.0%14.9%
🇩🇪Germany4.9%+10.0%14.9%
🇯🇵Japan4.9%+10.0%14.9%

Alternative Classifications

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

2839Lower: 13.1% vs 39.9%

If pure zircon compounds

Chemically defined compounds excluded by chapter note (a) to Chapter 28.

3207.30.00Lower: 38.1% vs 39.9%

If liquid lustres specifically

Lustres are separate subheading; general opacifiers stay 3207.20.

2526.20.00Lower: 10% vs 39.9%

If natural steatite opacifiers

Natural minerals unprepared are Chapter 25.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include opacity test results and ceramic firing profile

Label as 'prepared opacifiers' but confirm not excluded Chapter 28 pure compounds

Bulk 55-gal drums vs retail pints affect potential 3212 shift

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