Molybdate Orange Pigment

Molybdate orange is a lead chromate-based inorganic pigment containing chromium compounds, widely used in automotive coatings and industrial paints. Classified under HTS 3206.20.0050 for other chromium compound pigments used as coloring matter.

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.

3206Same rate: 38.7%

If based on hexavalent chromium compounds like chromates

Heading 3206.10 specifically covers chromate/molybdate/dichromate pigments.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 38.7%

If chemically modified or mixed with organic stabilizers

Complex chemical preparations not purely coloring matter go to Chapter 38.

3209.90.00.00Higher: 40.9% vs 38.7%

If extended with fillers for paint use

Extended pigments used as paint extenders excluded from Chapter 32 coloring matter.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide REACH/TSCA compliance docs due to lead/chromium content restrictions

Label as 'pigment preparation' vs pure chemical to prevent Chapter 28 reclassification

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