Cadmium Orange Artist Grade Pigment from China
Premium cadmium orange pigment for professional oil and acrylic paints, known for lightfastness and opacity from cadmium sulfoselenide. HTS 3206.49.60.10 covers this as other inorganic coloring matter based on cadmium compounds, including luminophore applications. Excluded from 3203-3205 as specified in chapter notes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.6%
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
• Ensure ASTM D4236 labeling for art materials to meet CPSC import standards
• Document lightfastness ratings to support artist pigment claims during valuation
• Beware of partial substitution with non-cadmium alternatives, risking reclassification