Chrome Yellow Pigment Preparation from Japan
Chrome yellow pigment, based on lead chromate, is used in traffic paints and artist colors as a bright yellow inorganic coloring matter. Falls under HTS 3206.20.0050 for other chromium compound preparations per note 3.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Require Proposition 65 labeling for California imports due to lead content
• Use CPSC lab reports to prove pigment vs toy paint classification
• Avoid bulk packing that suggests Chapter 28 chemical import