Yellow Iron Oxide Hydroxide (Goethite)
Synthetic yellow iron oxide hydroxide (FeOOH), known as goethite, used for pigmentation in construction materials and cosmetics. Classified in 2821.10.00 due to its high iron content (>70% as Fe2O3 equivalent) and status as an iron hydroxide. Essential for tinting cements and primers.
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If containing zinc oxide as principal component
Zinc oxide-based colorants or mixtures classify under 2817, not iron oxides.
If prepared as paint or varnish colorant
Iron oxide-based paints and varnines fall in Chapter 32, separate from pure oxides.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Conduct Fe2O3 equivalence testing per HTS notes; hydroxides must meet 70% threshold
• Include MSDS sheets showing non-hazardous status to expedite customs clearance
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Ferric Hydroxide Precipitate
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Synthetic Yellow Iron Oxide for Concrete
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Granular Black Iron Oxide for Ferrites
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Synthetic Red Iron Oxide Pigment
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.
Black Iron Oxide (Magnetite) Powder
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Natural Red Ochre Iron Oxide
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