Synthetic Red Iron Oxide Pigment from China
A high-purity synthetic iron oxide (Fe2O3) pigment used in paints, coatings, and plastics for red coloration. It falls under HTS 2821.10.00 as it is a chemically defined iron oxide containing over 70% combined iron evaluated as Fe2O3. This subheading covers both synthetic and natural iron oxides and hydroxides used primarily as colorants.
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% Fe2O3 for 2821.10.00 classification; provide certificates of analysis
• Ensure proper labeling as 'iron oxide pigment' and check REACH/SVHC compliance for EU markets to avoid delays