Molybdate Orange Pigment from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
38.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Provide pigment grade specification distinguishing from raw chemical intermediates (Ch. 28)
• Label containers with UN numbers for hazardous chromium compounds during transport
• Monitor TSCA inventory status for US registration of new pigment formulations