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Titanium Dioxide Accelerator

Nano-grade TiO2 used as photoinitiator in UV-curable coatings. HTS 3815.90.3000 covers this wholly inorganic catalytic preparation for radical polymerization.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

3206.41.00.00Higher: 39% vs 37.5%

If used as white pigment in paints

Pigment function in Chapter 32 supersedes catalytic claims

3824.99Lower: 17.5% vs 37.5%

If surface-treated for dispersion

Organic surface treatments disqualify from wholly inorganic category

2823.00.00.00Lower: 30.5% vs 37.5%

If bulk titanium oxide chemical

Unprocessed inorganic oxides classified as basic chemicals

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Particle size distribution certificate differentiates pigment from catalyst grades

• UV reactivity test results support catalytic classification over pigment use

• REACH Annex XVII restrictions apply; provide impurity analysis