U.S. imports of Lithopone & Other Zinc Sulfide-Based Pigments & Preparations (HS 320642) totaled $184K in August 2026, imported from 6 countries.
Importers of Lithopone & Other Zinc Sulfide-Based Pigments & Preparations paid $28K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 15.07% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Lithopone & Other Zinc Sulfide-Based Pigments & Preparations imports of $184K in August 2026 ran 43% below the year-to-date monthly average of $326K.
Last updated: August 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.
Subheading 7 of 7 in heading 3206
Subheading 320642 · $184K of $96.4M
ImportsExports
Imports
$184KYoY · free account
Exports
$29KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $3.3M of Lithopone & Other Zinc Sulfide-Based Pigments & Preparations and exported $1.5M.
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3206420000 | Lithopone & Oth Pigmts & Prep Based on Zinc Sulfid | $184K | 15.07% | 100.00% | $28K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3206420000 | Lithopone & Oth Pigmts & Prep Based on Zinc Sulfid | $29K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · August 2026
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Slovakia and China together supply 97% of it. China pays 39.7% duty; Slovakia 10.0%.
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rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 15.07% of imports for consumption.