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HTS Code · Chapter 32 · Updated Oct 26, 2026

3206.42.00.00Lithopone and other pigments and preparations based on zinc sulfide

Also written 3206420000 and 3206.42.0000

HTS Code 3206.42.00.00 covers any article best defined as Products of the Chemical or Allied IndustriesTanning or dyeing extracts; dyes, pigments, paints, varnishes, putty and masticsOther coloring matter; preparations as specified in note 3 to this chapter, other than those of heading 3203, 3204 or 3205; inorganic products of a kind used as luminophores, whether or not chemically defined:Other coloring matter and other preparations:Lithopone and other pigments and preparations based on zinc sulfide in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of lithopone and other pigments and preparations based on zinc sulfide (HTS 3206.42.00.00) from China pay 39.7% in duties: the 2.2% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).

From China, the total duty on 3206.42.00.00 last changed on Jul 24, 2026, from 37.2% to 39.7%. It has changed 2 times since Nov 17, 2025.

Estimated Duty on 3206.42.00.00

$10,000.00 by ocean, entered Oct 26, 2026

China
Total duty
39.7%
$3,970.00 on this shipment
Fees
0.47%
MPF + HMF · $47.14
Duty + fees
40.17%
Payable to CBP
Landed cost
$14,017.14
On $10,000.00 customs value
  • Base duty2.2%
  • Section 301 – China25%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%
  • Customs fees0.47%

Chapter 99 lines9903.88.03Section 301 China: List 39903.05.31Section 301 Forced Labor – China

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Base Duty Rates for 3206.42.00.00

From the Harmonized Tariff Schedule

General Rate of Duty
2.2%
Special Rate of Duty
Free
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Column 2 (Non-NTR)
11%
Units of Quantity
kg
Total duty by countryAll 20 →
  • China39.7%
  • Mexico12.2%
  • Canada12.2%
  • Vietnam14.7%
  • Germany10%
Tariffs by country · Oct 26, 2026

US Import Duty on HTS 3206.42.00.00 by Country of Origin

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of lithopone and other pigments and preparations based on zinc sulfide (HTS 3206.42.00.00) from China pay 39.7% in duties: the 2.2% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%). Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total is 10%, from Germany, Taiwan and 3 more.

Total duty from China
39.7%
Base rate plus 2 additional tariffs
Lowest total duty
10%
From Germany, Taiwan and 3 more
Countries with additional tariffs
20 of 20
Section 232, 301 and other Chapter 99 duties
Country of originBase rateAdditional tariffsTotal duty
China2.2%39.7%
Mexico2.2%12.2%0% with USMCA
Canada2.2%12.2%0% with USMCA
Vietnam2.2%14.7%
Germany2.2%10%
Japan2.2%12.5%
South Korea2.2%12.5%
Taiwan2.2%10%
India2.2%12.2%
Ireland2.2%10%
Italy2.2%10%
Switzerland2.2%12.5%
Thailand2.2%14.7%
Malaysia2.2%12.2%
United Kingdom2.2%12.2%
France2.2%10%
Indonesia2.2%12.2%
Brazil2.2%39.7%
Bangladesh2.2%12.2%
Cambodia2.2%12.2%
Duty from each country, in words
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of lithopone and other pigments and preparations based on zinc sulfide (HTS 3206.42.00.00) from China pay 39.7% in duties: the 2.2% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of lithopone and other pigments and preparations based on zinc sulfide (HTS 3206.42.00.00) from Mexico pay 12.2% in duties: the 2.2% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of lithopone and other pigments and preparations based on zinc sulfide (HTS 3206.42.00.00) from Canada pay 12.2% in duties: the 2.2% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of lithopone and other pigments and preparations based on zinc sulfide (HTS 3206.42.00.00) from Vietnam pay 14.7% in duties: the 2.2% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of lithopone and other pigments and preparations based on zinc sulfide (HTS 3206.42.00.00) from Germany pay 10% in duties: the 2.2% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (7.8%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of lithopone and other pigments and preparations based on zinc sulfide (HTS 3206.42.00.00) from Japan pay 12.5% in duties: the 2.2% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10.3%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of lithopone and other pigments and preparations based on zinc sulfide (HTS 3206.42.00.00) from South Korea pay 12.5% in duties: the 2.2% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10.3%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of lithopone and other pigments and preparations based on zinc sulfide (HTS 3206.42.00.00) from Taiwan pay 10% in duties: the 2.2% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (7.8%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of lithopone and other pigments and preparations based on zinc sulfide (HTS 3206.42.00.00) from India pay 12.2% in duties: the 2.2% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of lithopone and other pigments and preparations based on zinc sulfide (HTS 3206.42.00.00) from Ireland pay 10% in duties: the 2.2% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (7.8%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of lithopone and other pigments and preparations based on zinc sulfide (HTS 3206.42.00.00) from Italy pay 10% in duties: the 2.2% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (7.8%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of lithopone and other pigments and preparations based on zinc sulfide (HTS 3206.42.00.00) from Switzerland pay 12.5% in duties: the 2.2% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10.3%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of lithopone and other pigments and preparations based on zinc sulfide (HTS 3206.42.00.00) from Thailand pay 14.7% in duties: the 2.2% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of lithopone and other pigments and preparations based on zinc sulfide (HTS 3206.42.00.00) from Malaysia pay 12.2% in duties: the 2.2% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of lithopone and other pigments and preparations based on zinc sulfide (HTS 3206.42.00.00) from United Kingdom pay 12.2% in duties: the 2.2% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of lithopone and other pigments and preparations based on zinc sulfide (HTS 3206.42.00.00) from France pay 10% in duties: the 2.2% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (7.8%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of lithopone and other pigments and preparations based on zinc sulfide (HTS 3206.42.00.00) from Indonesia pay 12.2% in duties: the 2.2% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of lithopone and other pigments and preparations based on zinc sulfide (HTS 3206.42.00.00) from Brazil pay 39.7% in duties: the 2.2% base rate plus Section 301 – Brazil (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of lithopone and other pigments and preparations based on zinc sulfide (HTS 3206.42.00.00) from Bangladesh pay 12.2% in duties: the 2.2% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of lithopone and other pigments and preparations based on zinc sulfide (HTS 3206.42.00.00) from Cambodia pay 12.2% in duties: the 2.2% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).

Duties on goods entered Oct 26, 2026 at the general rate (Column 2 where it applies), with tariff data verified through 2026 HTS Revision 20. Totals are before customs fees (MPF, HMF) and any antidumping or countervailing duties (AD/CVD); with a free account, the calculator checks the AD/CVD cases that may cover your import. Some tariffs and exemptions depend on details such as metal content or end use, which the calculator asks about. See US tariffs for every country.

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Top origins · US imports 2025

Top Origins: Countries the US Imports HTS 3206.42.00.00 From

In 2025 the US imported $1M of lithopone and other pigments and preparations based on zinc sulfide (HTS 3206.42.00.00), up 130% on 2024, mostly from Slovakia (45%), China (32%) and Germany (20%). Each country's total duty today is shown beside its imports.

Country of originUS imports, 2025Sharevs 2024Total duty today
Slovakia$521K45%61%10%
China$378K32%325%39.7%
Germany$239K20%166%10%
Mexico$23K2%667%12.2%0% with USMCA
Italy$5K0%New10%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, general imports. Duty on a $10,000 ocean shipment entered today, before customs fees. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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What does HTS code 3206.42.00.00 cover?

HTS code 3206.42.00.00 covers lithopone and other pigments and preparations based on zinc sulfide, classified under Chapter 32 (Tanning or dyeing extracts; dyes, pigments, paints, varnishes, putty and mastics) in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. The general duty rate is 2.2%.

What is the duty rate for HTS 3206.42.00.00?

The general (Column 1) rate of duty for HTS 3206.42.00.00 is 2.2%. Goods that qualify for a trade program can enter at the special rate: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG). The Column 2 rate, for countries without normal trade relations, is 11%. Additional Chapter 99 tariffs, such as Section 301 and Section 232, can apply on top depending on the country of origin.

What is the US tariff on lithopone and other pigments and preparations based on zinc sulfide (HTS 3206.42.00.00) from China?

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of lithopone and other pigments and preparations based on zinc sulfide (HTS 3206.42.00.00) from China pay 39.7% in duties: the 2.2% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).

What is the US tariff on lithopone and other pigments and preparations based on zinc sulfide (HTS 3206.42.00.00) from Vietnam?

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of lithopone and other pigments and preparations based on zinc sulfide (HTS 3206.42.00.00) from Vietnam pay 14.7% in duties: the 2.2% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).

What is the US tariff on lithopone and other pigments and preparations based on zinc sulfide (HTS 3206.42.00.00) from Mexico?

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of lithopone and other pigments and preparations based on zinc sulfide (HTS 3206.42.00.00) from Mexico pay 12.2% in duties: the 2.2% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). Goods that qualify for USMCA pay 0%.

Where does the US import HTS 3206.42.00.00 from?

In 2025 the US imported $1M of lithopone and other pigments and preparations based on zinc sulfide under HTS 3206.42.00.00, mostly from Slovakia (45%), China (32%) and Germany (20%), according to U.S. Census Bureau import data.

Which country has the lowest US duty on HTS 3206.42.00.00?

Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total duty on HTS 3206.42.00.00 is 10%, from Germany, Taiwan and 3 more, as of the tariffs in effect on 2026-10-26.

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