Rutile Titanium Dioxide Pigment from China
High-grade rutile titanium dioxide pigment used in paints, coatings, and plastics for opacity and brightness. Classified under HTS 3206.19.00.00 as an inorganic pigment based on titanium dioxide, not chemically defined in a pure form but as a prepared coloring matter per chapter note 3.
Duty Rate — China → United States
31%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify titanium dioxide content exceeds 80% for proper classification; provide lab analysis certificates
• Ensure no organic binders if claiming pure pigment status to avoid reclassification to 3212