Natural Umber Powder from Mexico
Umber is a dark brown earth color from manganese and iron oxide clays, ground into powder for use in oil paints and stains. It qualifies for HTS 2530.90.8015 as a mineral earth color below the Chapter 28 iron exclusion limit.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Test for manganese/iron composition to confirm earth color status versus synthetic analogs
• Use bulk packaging to maintain 'not retail ready' status and avoid higher duties
• Declare as 'crude natural pigment' on entry to prevent scrutiny as Chapter 32 colorants