Pigments and preparations based on chromium compounds
Other coloring matter; preparations as specified in note 3 to this chapter, other than those of heading 3203, 3204 or 3205; inorganic products of a kind used as luminophores, whether or not chemically defined: > Pigments and preparations based on chromium compounds
Duty Rate (from China)
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
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)
Subheadings
Products classified under HTS 3206.20.00
Chrome Yellow Pigment
Chrome yellow pigment is an inorganic pigment based on lead chromate (PbCrO4), widely used for coloring paints, coatings, and plastics. It falls under HTS 3206.20.00 as a pigment and preparation based on chromium compounds, chemically defined as a chromium-containing luminophore alternative. This bright yellow pigment provides high opacity and durability in industrial applications.
Molybdate Orange Pigment
Molybdate orange is a complex inorganic pigment based on lead chromate and molybdate, used in automotive paints and powder coatings for vibrant orange hues. Classified under HTS 3206.20.00 due to its primary chromium compound base as specified in heading 3206. It offers excellent lightfastness and heat stability.
Zinc Chromate Primer Pigment
Zinc chromate pigment serves as a corrosion-inhibiting primer component in protective coatings for aircraft and marine applications. It qualifies for HTS 3206.20.00 as an inorganic preparation based on chromium compounds used as coloring matter and luminophore. Provides yellow-green tint with passivating properties.
Chromium Oxide Green Pigment
Chromium oxide green (Cr2O3) is a stable inorganic pigment used in roof tiles, concrete coloring, and camouflage paints. Falls under HTS 3206.20.00 for its chromium compound base providing durable green coloration. Heat-resistant up to 1800°C for ceramic applications.
Lead Chromate Lithol Red Toner
This flushed pigment combines lead chromate base with lithol red for printing ink applications requiring high strength reds. Classified HTS 3206.20.00 as chromium compound preparation per note 3. Provides excellent transparency for flexographic printing.
Barium Chromate Anticorrosive Pigment
Barium chromate pigment functions in aerospace primers providing sacrificial corrosion protection with pale yellow tint. HTS 3206.20.00 covers this chromium compound preparation used as industrial coloring matter. Meets MIL-PRF specifications.
Strontium Chromate Passivating Pigment
Strontium chromate provides chromate conversion coating pigmentation for aluminum alloys in aircraft. Classified under HTS 3206.20.00 as chromium-based inorganic pigment preparation. Yellow pigmentation indicates proper passivation.
Chrome Green Pigment (Phthalocyanine/Chromate Blend)
Chrome green combines phthalocyanine blue with chrome yellow for economical medium green shades in architectural paints. HTS 3206.20.00 applies due to significant chromium compound content meeting heading specification. Cost-effective alternative to pure Phthalo green.
Lemon Chrome Pigment
Lemon chrome offers bright, clean lemon-yellow shade from medium-chromate precipitated lead sulfate. Used in artists' colors and screen printing. HTS 3206.20.00 for chromium compound-based inorganic pigment with high tinting strength.
Primrose Chrome Pigment
Primrose chrome provides greenish-yellow shade for vinyl flooring and plastic coloring with good lightfastness. HTS 3206.20.00 covers this low-chromate lead pigment preparation. Non-warping in PVC processing.