Chrome Oxide Green Pigment

Chrome oxide green is an inorganic pigment based on chromium(III) oxide, used for coloring ceramics, paints, and plastics. It falls under HTS 3206.20.0050 as an inorganic product of a kind used as luminophores or coloring matter based on chromium compounds, not specified elsewhere in headings 3203-3205.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.7%+35.0%38.7%
🇲🇽Mexico3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇨🇦Canada3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇩🇪Germany3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇯🇵Japan3.7%+10.0%13.7%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3208.10.00.00Same rate: 38.7%

If dispersed in nonaqueous media for paint manufacturing

Pigments in liquid/paste form for paints fall under heading 3208 per chapter note 3 exclusion.

2821Lower: 15.5% vs 38.7%

If imported as chemically pure chromium oxide compound

Pure inorganic chemicals are excluded from Chapter 32 by chapter note (a) and classified in Chapter 28.

3212.90.00Lower: 38.1% vs 38.7%

If put up in retail packaging for artists' use

Retail coloring preparations are classified under 3212, not base pigments.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify chemical purity and chromium content via lab analysis to confirm classification under chromium compounds

Include Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and pigment grade certificates to avoid misclassification as dyes

Watch for anti-dumping duties on Chinese chromium pigments; declare origin accurately