Strontium Chromate Passivation Pigment from China
Strontium chromate pigment provides hexavalent chromium conversion coating in aluminum treatments and paints. HTS 3206.20.0050 covers this as other chromium compound pigments used as luminophores/coloring matter.
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
• OSHA PEL documentation required for worker exposure compliance
• Avoid classification as 'chemical reagent' by providing paint industry end-use letters
• Test for hexavalent chromium content to confirm heading 3206 applicability