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Synthetic Black Iron Oxide Pigment (Fe3O4) from China

This is a high-purity synthetic black iron oxide pigment, primarily composed of magnetite (Fe3O4), containing over 70% combined iron evaluated as Fe2O3. It is used in paints, coatings, and plastics for its deep black color and UV resistance. Classified under HTS 2821.10.0010 as a synthetic black iron oxide pigment meeting the earth color criteria.

Duty Rate — China → United States

28.7%

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

Verify iron content via lab analysis to confirm >70% combined iron as Fe2O3 for proper classification

Ensure Certificate of Analysis (CoA) documents synthetic production and pigment purity to avoid misclassification as natural earth colors

Check for REACH compliance if destined for EU markets, as iron oxides have registration requirements