Umber Brown Earth Pigment from Canada
Natural umber earth color from manganese-rich iron oxide deposits, containing ≥70% combined iron as Fe2O3. Essential for landscape paints, leather dyes, and concrete colorants. Classified in HTS 2821.20.00.00 for qualifying earth colors.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
5.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Document manganese-iron composition to affirm earth color status
• Prevent blending with synthetics; purity tests are critical for entry
• Declare as 'inorganic earth color' to avoid luminophore or paint prep headings