Synthetic Orpiment Pigment (Arsenic Trisulfide) from China
Synthetic orpiment, chemically pure arsenic trisulfide (As2S3), used as a yellow pigment in artist's oils and restoration work. Falls under HTS 2813.90.10.00 as a chemically defined sulfide of arsenic, not qualifying as a color lake or preparation under Chapter 32 exclusions. Historically mimicked natural orpiment mineral.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
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
• Provide certificates of analysis confirming >99% As2S3 purity to prevent misclassification as a mixture
• Include Proposition 65 warnings for California imports due to arsenic carcinogenicity
• Ship in inert atmosphere packaging to prevent oxidation; common error is inadequate stabilization leading to duty disputes