Cobalt Green Oxide Pigment from China
Cobalt zinc oxide (CoZnO) blend used as a green pigment in ceramics, technically a commercial cobalt oxide. Classified in HTS 2822.00.00 for its primary cobalt oxide composition.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25.1%
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
• Pigment specs must show cobalt oxide matrix; zinc content <50% keeps in 2822
• Avoid 'paint colorant' labeling to prevent 3206 shift
• Calcined form only; precursors may be separate HTS