Synthetic Black Iron Oxide Pigment from China
Synthetic black iron oxide (Fe3O4) with over 70% combined iron as Fe2O3, used as a pigment in paints and coatings. Classified under HTS 2821.10.0050 as it meets the earth color criteria for iron oxides and hydroxides. Primarily imported in powder form for industrial coloring applications.
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
• Verify iron content via lab analysis to confirm >70% Fe2O3 for proper classification
• Provide Certificates of Analysis (CoA) showing chemical purity to avoid reclassification as lower-grade pigments
• Ensure packaging labels specify synthetic origin to distinguish from natural earth colors