Technical Grade Potassium Dichromate

Technical-grade potassium dichromate with at least 99% purity, supplied in flake or powder form for industrial use in leather tanning and pigment production. Classified under HTS 2841.50.10.00 as a peroxometallic salt meeting Chapter 28 definitions for chromates of inorganic bases.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China1.5%+35.0%36.5%
🇲🇽Mexico1.5%+10.0%11.5%
🇨🇦Canada1.5%+10.0%11.5%
🇩🇪Germany1.5%+10.0%11.5%
🇯🇵Japan1.5%+10.0%11.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3202.90.50.00Higher: 40% vs 36.5%

If pre-mixed into synthetic organic tanning preparations

When incorporated into tanning extracts or preparations, it shifts from pure salt to Chapter 32 tanning products.

2833.29.10.00Lower: 26.4% vs 36.5%

If complexed with borates or other acids

Complex salts involving multiple acid radicals are classified under 2833 per Chapter 28 notes on double salts.

3101.00.00.00Lower: 25% vs 36.5%

If blended into animal fertilizers

Fertilizer mixtures containing chromates fall under Chapter 31, excluded from Chapter 28 by note 3.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Declare exact purity level and end-use (e.g

tanning) to avoid reclassification; provide supplier specs

Comply with REACH-like TSCA regulations; pre-register with EPA for chromate imports over certain volumes

Package in UN-approved drums for oxidizer Class 5.1; common pitfall is insufficient spill containment plans