Zinc Chromate Pigment from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify chemical purity and composition via lab analysis to confirm classification as zinc chromate under Chapter 28 Note 1
• Include Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and TSCA certification, as chromates are hazardous and regulated by EPA
• Avoid misclassification as organic colorants (Chapter 32); specify inorganic salt nature in documentation