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High-Purity Zinc Dust for Paint Pigments from Japan

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.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• 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