Chrome Yellow Pigment Powder
Chrome yellow pigment powder is an inorganic pigment based on lead chromate, prized for its bright yellow hue and opacity in paints and coatings. It falls under HTS 3206.20.00.10 as a chromium compound pigment used as coloring matter. This pigment is commonly employed in industrial coatings and automotive paints.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If dispersed in nonaqueous media for paint manufacturing
Chapter note 3 excludes pigments dispersed in nonaqueous media (liquid/paste form) used for paint production, directing them to heading 3208.
If chemically defined compound imported as pure chemical rather than pigment
Chapter note (a) excludes separate chemically defined elements/compounds from Chapter 32, classifying them under Chapter 28 or 38 as chemicals.
If put up in retail packaging for direct artist use
Dyes and coloring matter in retail forms fall under 3212, distinct from bulk industrial pigments of 3206.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify pigment purity and composition via lab analysis to confirm classification under chromium compounds and avoid reclassification as synthetic organic colors
• Include Safety Data Sheets (SDS) detailing lead and chromium content for hazardous material compliance during customs clearance
• Check country-specific restrictions on lead chromate pigments due to REACH and TSCA regulations to prevent import delays
Related Products under HTS 3206.20.00.10
Lead Chromate Chrome Yellow Pigment
Lead chromate-based chrome yellow pigment provides excellent lightfastness and tinting strength for yellow shades in alkyd paints. Classified under HTS 3206.20.00.10 for inorganic chromium compound pigments used as luminophores or coloring matter. Primarily used in traffic marking paints and primers.
Medium Chrome Yellow Industrial Pigment
Medium chrome yellow pigment offers balanced opacity and color strength for primers and undercoats in metal fabrication. HTS 3206.20.00.10 covers this chromium compound pigment used in industrial coloring applications. Features good weather resistance for exterior coatings.
Light Chrome Yellow Pigment for Traffic Paint
Light chrome yellow pigment formulated specifically for high-visibility traffic marking paints with excellent abrasion resistance. Falls under HTS 3206.20.00.10 as inorganic chromium compound coloring matter. Provides required yellow shade for road line painting.
Molybdate Orange Chrome Yellow Pigment
Molybdate orange variant of chrome yellow pigment combines lead chromate with molybdate for orange-yellow shades in automotive finishes. Classified HTS 3206.20.00.10 for chromium-based inorganic pigments and preparations. Offers superior durability for OEM coatings.
Chrome Yellow Priming Pigment 50% Paste
50% solids chrome yellow pigment paste for universal tinting systems in architectural primers. HTS 3206.20.00.10 applies to such aqueous inorganic pigment preparations based on chromium compounds. Compatible with waterborne coating systems.