Strontium Chromate Passivation Pigment from Japan
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 — 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
• 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