Goethite Yellow Iron Oxide for Artists' Materials from China
Micronized goethite-based yellow iron oxide preparation for mixing into artist acrylics and oils. Under 3206.49.20.00 as iron oxide coloring preparation, applicable via Chapter Note 3 to any material coloring. Excludes paint-ready dispersions.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44%
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
• Label as 'coloring preparation' not finished paint to prevent 3212 reclassification
• Include lightfastness testing data proving pigment quality
• Avoid extender classification by demonstrating primary coloring function