Lead Chromate Molybdate from Mexico
Molybdate orange pigment, primarily lead chromate modified with molybdenum (PbCrO4·PbMoO4), used in automotive coatings. Classified under HTS 2841.90.4500 as a chromate of lead, with complex salts following principal component per notes. Traded as fine powder for high-performance paints.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
13.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Provide XRF analysis showing dominant chromate composition to secure 2841 classification
• Label as 'carcinogen' per IARC Group 1; include worker safety data for CBP review
• Consider FTZ entry to defer duties during pigment testing and blending