Yellow Ocher Pigment
Natural yellow ocher is a fine powdered earth color derived from iron oxide-rich clay deposits, used primarily as a pigment in paints and coatings. It falls under HTS 2530.90.8015 as an unprocessed earth color containing less than 70% combined iron evaluated as Fe2O3, distinguishing it from higher-purity oxides in heading 2821.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing 70% or more combined iron as Fe2O3
Chapter note excludes earth colors meeting this purity threshold from Chapter 25, shifting to iron oxides in Chapter 28.
If ground into a paste or mixed with vehicles/binders
Processed into paint pigments, it becomes synthetic organic coloring matter under Chapter 32, not raw mineral earths.
If calcined or mixed with other earth colors
Heading 2530 statistical notes include calcined/mixed earth colors under specific subheadings, altering classification within the chapter.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify iron content is below 70% Fe2O3 via lab analysis to avoid reclassification to heading 2821
• Provide geological origin certificates to confirm natural earth color status, not synthetic
• Ensure packaging labels specify 'natural earth pigment' to prevent misclassification as prepared colorants
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Raw Sienna Earth Pigment
Raw sienna is a naturally occurring yellowish-brown earth color mined from iron oxide deposits, supplied as powder for artist paints and historical restorations. Classified in HTS 2530.90.8015 as other earth colors not exceeding the iron purity exclusion for Chapter 28.
Natural Umber Powder
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.
Terracotta Earth Color
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Glauconite Greensand Pigment
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Raw Bole Armenian Pigment
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Cretaceous Chalk Earth Color
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