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High-Purity Zinc Dust for Paint Pigments

Spherical zinc dust from vapor condensation, ideal for anti-corrosive paint formulations due to its fine particle size (<63 microns). Classified in 7903.90.60.00 as other zinc dust per chapter note (c) definitions.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3%+37.5%40.5%
🇲🇽Mexico3%+10.0%13%
🇨🇦Canada3%+10.0%13%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

3208.10.00.00Higher: 41.2% vs 40.5%

If Pre-mixed zinc dust paints classify under Chapter 32 as iron oxide or anti-corrosive pigments.

7901.11.00.00Lower: 26.5% vs 40.5%

If slab zinc refined >99.99% purity

Unwrought refined zinc slabs fall under 7901, not dust forms.

2817.00.00.00Lower: 25% vs 40.5%

If containing zinc oxide rather than metallic zinc

Zinc oxide (ZnO) is an inorganic oxide under Chapter 28, distinct from metallic zinc dust.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Include sieve analysis reports confirming 80% particles through 63-micron mesh to distinguish from powders

• Label containers with UN numbers for flammable solids (zinc dust is pyrophoric when dry)

• Check for anti-dumping duties if sourced from specific countries like China