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U.S. imports of lithopone & other zinc sulfide-based pigments & preparations (HS 320642) totaled $178K in April 2026, traded with 5 countries.
Importers of Lithopone & Other Zinc Sulfide-Based Pigments & Preparations paid $25K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 14% on $178K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Lithopone & Other Zinc Sulfide-Based Pigments & Preparations imports of $178K in April 2026 ran 45% below the year-to-date monthly average of $322K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataLithopone — a co-precipitate of barium sulfate and zinc sulfide — along with other zinc sulfide-based pigments, classifies under tariff line 3206420000 and serves as a lower-cost white or near-white pigment in paints, rubber, and linoleum. Slovakia and Germany lead US supply, reflecting Europe's established position in specialty inorganic pigment production, with China also a notable source subject to Section 301 considerations. Importers should distinguish zinc sulfide pigments from zinc oxide preparations, which classify separately under heading 320649.
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Lithopone is a co-precipitate of zinc sulfide and barium sulfate, while zinc oxide is a distinct compound. Zinc oxide-based preparations classify under 3206493000, not under 320642. The chemical composition — specifically whether the white pigment is sulfide-based or oxide-based — determines the correct heading.
Primary end uses include architectural and industrial paints, rubber compounding, and specialty plastics where a lower-cost white pigment is acceptable. Lithopone has largely been displaced by titanium dioxide in premium coatings, so demand tends to be concentrated in cost-sensitive or specialty applications.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3206420000 | LITHOPONE & OTH PIGMTS & PREP BASED ON ZINC SULFID | $178K | 13.87% | $25K |
LITHOPONE & OTH PIGMTS & PREP BASED ON ZINC SULFID
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3206420000 | LITHOPONE & OTH PIGMTS & PREP BASED ON ZINC SULFID | $14K |
LITHOPONE & OTH PIGMTS & PREP BASED ON ZINC SULFID
751 kg
MASTICS; PAINTERS' FILLINGS
HS 321410
PIGMNTS/PREPS CONT =>80% TITANIUM DIOXIDE, DRY WT
HS 320611
PRINTING INK, OTHER THAN BLACK
HS 321519
COLORING MATTER OF VEGETABLE OR ANIMAL ORIGIN
HS 320300
PIGMENTS & PREPARATIONS BASED THEREON
HS 320417
PAINTS & VARNISHES,IN NONAQUEUS MEDIUM,NESOI
HS 320890
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | $174K | -- | -$174K |
| California | -- | $14K | +$14K |
| Virginia | $3K | -- | -$3K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NORFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS, VA | $162K | -- | -$162K |
| CHICAGO, IL | $12K | -- | -$12K |
| OTAY MESA, CA | -- | $11K | +$11K |