Chrome Yellow Pigment
Chrome yellow pigment is an inorganic pigment based on lead chromate (PbCrO4), widely used for coloring paints, coatings, and plastics. It falls under HTS 3206.20.00 as a pigment and preparation based on chromium compounds, chemically defined as a chromium-containing luminophore alternative. This bright yellow pigment provides high opacity and durability in industrial applications.
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If dispersed in nonaqueous media for paint manufacturing
Chapter note 3 excludes pigments dispersed in nonaqueous media (liquid/paste) from 3206, directing to 3208 or 3212.
If put up in retail packaging under 6.8kg
Retail-packed coloring matter shifts from synthetic/inorganic pigments (3206) to prepared artists' materials (3212).
If imported as pure chemical compound without pigment processing
Separate chemically defined chromium compounds excluded by Chapter note (a), classified under Chapter 28 inorganics.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify chemical composition documentation to confirm chromium content exceeds principal threshold for Chapter 32 classification
• Include Safety Data Sheets (SDS) showing non-retail packing to avoid reclassification under heading 3212
• Check REACH compliance for EU imports due to lead chromate toxicity restrictions
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Molybdate Orange Pigment
Molybdate orange is a complex inorganic pigment based on lead chromate and molybdate, used in automotive paints and powder coatings for vibrant orange hues. Classified under HTS 3206.20.00 due to its primary chromium compound base as specified in heading 3206. It offers excellent lightfastness and heat stability.
Zinc Chromate Primer Pigment
Zinc chromate pigment serves as a corrosion-inhibiting primer component in protective coatings for aircraft and marine applications. It qualifies for HTS 3206.20.00 as an inorganic preparation based on chromium compounds used as coloring matter and luminophore. Provides yellow-green tint with passivating properties.
Chromium Oxide Green Pigment
Chromium oxide green (Cr2O3) is a stable inorganic pigment used in roof tiles, concrete coloring, and camouflage paints. Falls under HTS 3206.20.00 for its chromium compound base providing durable green coloration. Heat-resistant up to 1800°C for ceramic applications.
Lead Chromate Lithol Red Toner
This flushed pigment combines lead chromate base with lithol red for printing ink applications requiring high strength reds. Classified HTS 3206.20.00 as chromium compound preparation per note 3. Provides excellent transparency for flexographic printing.
Barium Chromate Anticorrosive Pigment
Barium chromate pigment functions in aerospace primers providing sacrificial corrosion protection with pale yellow tint. HTS 3206.20.00 covers this chromium compound preparation used as industrial coloring matter. Meets MIL-PRF specifications.
Strontium Chromate Passivating Pigment
Strontium chromate provides chromate conversion coating pigmentation for aluminum alloys in aircraft. Classified under HTS 3206.20.00 as chromium-based inorganic pigment preparation. Yellow pigmentation indicates proper passivation.