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

38.7%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)

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