Lead Chromate Yellow Pigment

Lead chromate (PbCrO4), known as chrome yellow, is an inorganic pigment providing vibrant yellow hues in industrial coatings and plastics. Classified under HTS 2841.90.4500 as a chromate of lead, meeting Chapter 28 definitions for metal salts of oxometallic acids. It is traded as a dry powder for manufacturing use.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.7%+35.0%38.7%
🇲🇽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.

2827.39.10.00Lower: 23% vs 38.7%

If classified by chromium content rather than lead chromate structure

Other chromium salts not specifically chromates of lead/zinc may fall under general chromates in 2827.

3206.20.00Same rate: 38.7%

If for use as synthetic inorganic coloring matter

Chapter 32 covers pigments by function if not imported as pure chemical compounds.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide TSCA pre-manufacture notices and hazard labels; lead chromates face strict EPA import restrictions

Declare exact Pb/Cr ratio to distinguish from other lead compounds; use certified assays

Check for Proposition 65 warnings required for California entry due to carcinogenicity

Related Products under HTS 2841.90.45.00

Zinc Chromate Pigment

Zinc chromate (ZnCrO4) is a bright yellow inorganic pigment used primarily in primers for corrosion-resistant coatings on metal surfaces. It falls under HTS 2841.90.4500 as it is a chromate salt of zinc, chemically defined per Chapter 28 notes. This product is supplied as a fine powder for industrial paint formulations.

Zinc Potassium Chromate

Zinc potassium chromate (K2Zn(CrO4)2) is a double salt used as a corrosion inhibitor in metal primers and as a pigment base. It qualifies under HTS 2841.90.4500 per Chapter 28 Note 6, classifying complex chromate salts with zinc in this specific subheading. Supplied as crystalline powder for industrial applications.

Basic Zinc Chromate

Basic zinc chromate (ZnCrO4·Zn(OH)2) serves as an anti-corrosive pigment in alkyd primers for steel structures. This hydrated chromate of zinc is classified in HTS 2841.90.4500 as it meets the criteria for zinc chromates per subchapter notes. It is imported as a yellow powder for paint production.

Lead Chromate Molybdate

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.

Zinc Chromate Hydrate

Hydrated zinc chromate (ZnCrO4·3.5H2O) is a standard corrosion-inhibiting pigment for galvanized steel primers. It is a chemically defined zinc chromate under HTS 2841.90.4500, distinguished from oxides by chromate anion structure. Imported in moisture-proof bags as yellow crystals.

Chrome Yellow Lead Chromate

Chrome yellow, pure lead chromate (PbCrO4), provides opaque yellow pigmentation for traffic paints and artists' colors. Falls squarely under HTS 2841.90.4500 as a lead chromate salt of oxometallic acid. Supplied as micronized powder for dispersion.