Zinc Chromate Pigment from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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