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.

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.

2841.90.10.00Higher: 40.5% vs 38.7%

If for potassium-dominant chromates

Specific subheadings separate zinc/lead chromates; formulation emphasis affects placement.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include water content specs (<1% free moisture) to prevent reclassification as solution (Chapter 28 exclusions)

Certify RoHS exemption for chromate use in industrial coatings

Use ISPM-15 compliant pallets; chromate dust poses phytosanitary risks

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.

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.

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.

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.