Black Iron Oxide Powder Blend for Ceramics from China

A micronized blend of black iron oxide (Fe3O4) with minimal dispersants for coloring ceramic glazes and tiles. HTS 3206.49.20.00 applies to this inorganic preparation based on iron oxides used in manufacturing coloring applications. Not a chemically pure element per Chapter exclusions.

Duty Rate — China → United States

41.5%

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

Submit XRF analysis proving iron oxide ≥70% to confirm classification over Chapter 28 compounds

Declare intended end-use as ceramic coloring to avoid chemical preparation classification in 3824

Check for volatile organic solvent content >50% which would redirect to heading 3208