Yellow Ochre Earth Pigment from China
Traditional yellow ochre pigment mined from natural iron hydroxide deposits, with over 70% combined iron as Fe2O3. Widely used in artist paints, historical restorations, and ceramics. Fits HTS 2821.20.00.00 due to its high iron content and earth color status.
Duty Rate — China → United States
30.5%
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
• Require geological sourcing documentation to prove natural earth origin versus synthetic
• Test for combined iron content; impurities common in earth colors must not dilute below 70% Fe2O3
• Avoid packaging as 'artist color' which could trigger Chapter 32 classification