Synthetic Hematite Pigment Concentrate from Japan
Concentrated synthetic hematite (red iron oxide) preparation with wetting agents for plastics coloring. HTS 3206.49.20.00 for inorganic iron oxide preparations used as colorants in manufacturing. Not excluded as retail dye packing.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Provide formulation disclosing <5% non-oxide additives to maintain 3206 classification
• Certify non-luminophore use if claiming standard coloring matter rates
• Document industrial packaging to avoid 3212 retail provisions