Yellow Ocher Pigment from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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