Zinc Potassium Chromate from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
38.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Document as 'double chromate salt' to justify 2841 over general potassium chromates in 2841.90.10
• Include REACH Annex XVII compliance for EU-sourced goods due to chromate restrictions
• Test for heavy metal content to prevent reclassification as hazardous waste (Chapter 38 mixtures)