Yellow Iron Oxide Pigment (PY42) from China

Synthetic yellow iron oxide hydrate (FeOOH) PY42 with >70% combined iron as Fe2O3 equivalent, used in plastics and rubber coloring. HTS 2821.10.0050 applies to these high-purity earth colors. Heat-stable grades available for high-temperature processing.

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

Obtain third-party assay reports proving hydrate form and iron purity threshold

Declare particle size specs if relevant for end-use validation during customs review

Monitor REACH compliance for EU transshipments containing restricted impurities