Chrome Yellow Pigment Powder from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.2%
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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