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