Zinc Molybdate Inhibitor Grade

Zinc molybdate (ZnMoO4) is a corrosion inhibitor pigment in protective coatings for metals. Classified as 'other' under HTS 2841.70.5000, it is a chemically defined molybdate salt per Chapter 28 definitions.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇲🇽Mexico3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇨🇦Canada3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇩🇪Germany3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇯🇵Japan3.7%+10.0%13.7%

Alternative Classifications

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

3206.50.00.00Higher: 41.5% vs 13.7%

If inorganic pigments used as luminophores

Chapter note 2(e) excludes luminophore products to heading 3206.

3212.90.00Higher: 38.1% vs 13.7%

If put up in retail pigment sets

Retail packed pigments classify as artists' colors in 3212.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide pigment grade specs to confirm not a finished paint (3208-3210)

Include anticorrosion certification for duty preference claims

Watch for VOC regulations in coatings end-use