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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If based on other inorganic metal compounds rather than chromium
Other inorganic coloring pigments fall under 3206.50, while 3206.20 specifically covers chromium-based pigments like chrome yellow.
If imported as pure lead chromate chemical, not pigment grade
Pure chromates classified as inorganic chemicals in 2834, whereas pigment preparations belong in Chapter 32 per chapter structure.
If vehicle-reduced for direct application as paint
Chapter notes direct coloring matter in paint vehicles to 3210, excluding those classifiable as pigments under 3206.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide manufacturer's specification sheets confirming chrome yellow composition (PbCrO4) to support 3206 classification over organic yellows
• Declare exact lead content percentage for proper hazardous classification and DOT compliance
• Obtain EPA TSCA certification if transshipping through the US to avoid customs holds
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Medium Chrome Yellow Industrial Pigment
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Light Chrome Yellow Pigment for Traffic Paint
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Molybdate Orange Chrome Yellow Pigment
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