Blanco Barium Sulfate Pigment
Synthetic barium sulfate pigment known as 'Blanco' or permanent white, used in high-end paints and artist oils. It is a chemically defined barium sulfate, classifiable under tariff item 2833.27.00, distinguished from natural barytes.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the barium sulfate is mixed with other pigments or extenders
Prepared pigments are classified in Chapter 32, not as separate chemical compounds.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is not mixed with binders, oils, or other pigments that would make it a prepared pigment of Chapter 32
• If the pigment is dispersed in a medium, classification may change
• Keep documentation showing it is a pure synthetic barium sulfate
Related Products under Tariff item 2833.27.00
Barium Sulfate Lithopone Precursor
High-assay barium sulfate used as a precursor in the production of lithopone, a white pigment co-precipitated with zinc sulfide. This product is a separate chemically defined compound of barium sulfate, classifiable under tariff item 2833.27.00 as an 'other sulphate' of barium.
Barium Sulfate Powder (Precipitated)
High-purity precipitated barium sulfate (BaSO4) used as a white pigment in paints, coatings, and plastics. It is a separate chemically defined compound of barium, meeting the criteria of Chapter 28 Note 1, and is classifiable under tariff item 2833.27.00.
Barium Sulfate USP Grade
Pharmaceutical-grade barium sulfate used as a radio-opaque contrast medium in X-ray imaging. This product is a pure, chemically defined barium sulfate meeting USP standards, classifiable under tariff item 2833.27.00 as an 'other sulphate' of barium.
Barytes Precipitated Filler Grade
Micronized precipitated barium sulfate used as a functional filler in rubber, plastics, and tires. It is a separate chemically defined inorganic compound of barium, classifiable under tariff item 2833.27.00.
Pharmaceutical Barium Meal Suspension Base
Sterile barium sulfate powder base for preparing oral contrast suspensions in gastrointestinal X-rays. This product meets USP standards as a chemically defined barium sulfate, classifiable under tariff item 2833.27.00.
Ultra-Fine Barium Sulfate for Batteries
Nano-grade barium sulfate additive for lead-acid battery separators to improve insulation and reduce sulfation. It is a chemically defined compound of barium, classifiable under tariff item 2833.27.00.