Synthetic Brown Iron Oxide Pigment from China
Synthetic brown iron oxide pigment blends red and yellow oxides for burnt sienna effect, with ≥70% Fe2O3 content for artist paints and flooring. Falls under HTS 2821.10.0040 as 'other' synthetic iron oxide due to calcined production method. Chemically defined per Chapter 28 notes.
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)
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document blend ratios and heat treatment process to prove synthetic classification over natural umber
• Comply with Prop 65 labeling if trace lead content exceeds thresholds
• Use tamper-evident packaging for high-value artist-grade pigments