Viridian Chromium Oxide Pigment from China
Viridian is a hydrated chromium(III) oxide pigment (Cr2O3·2H2O) used in high-quality artists' oil paints. Classified under HTS 2819.90.00.00 as a chemically defined chromium hydroxide.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.2%
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Distinguish pure compound from paint formulations through dispersion testing and solvent extraction
• Provide lightfastness ratings and oil absorption data for artist pigment verification
• Comply with ASTM D4302 standards for artist materials labeling