Umber Brown Earth Pigment from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
5.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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