Synthetic Hematite Red Pigment from China
Synthetic hematite (alpha-Fe2O3) red pigment for plastics masterbatch, exceeding 70% iron content as Fe2O3. Falls under HTS 2821.10.0020 as a synthetic red iron oxide pigment. Provides thermal stability up to 280°C.
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
• Provide heat stability and dispersion test data relevant for plastics end-use
• Label packages clearly as 'synthetic pigment' to distinguish from natural mineral imports
• Check for anti-dumping duties on specific Chinese origins; use country-of-melt certs