Red Lead Pigment Powder from Japan
Red lead (Pb3O4) is a bright red or orange powder primarily used as a pigment in industrial paints and anti-corrosion primers. It falls under HTS 2824.90.20.00 as it is specifically classified as red lead oxide, a chemically defined lead compound in Chapter 28. This product is valued for its durability and protective qualities in metal coatings.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify purity and chemical composition via lab analysis to confirm it meets 'red lead' definition under Chapter 28 notes
• Include Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and hazardous material declarations due to lead toxicity; comply with EPA and TSCA regulations
• Avoid classifying as a finished paint (3208) which would change the tariff; ensure import as pure oxide