Iron oxides and hydroxides; earth colors containing 70 percent or more by weight of combined iron evaluated as Fe2O3
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Heading 2821 covers iron oxides and hydroxides and earth colors that contain 70% or more by weight of combined iron evaluated as Fe2O3. The heading splits between iron oxides and hydroxides in 2821.10, including synthetic pigments by color and other iron oxides, and earth colors in 2821.20.
Products in this heading
- Synthetic black iron oxide pigment for concrete blocks
- Synthetic red iron oxide pigment for paint and coatings
- Synthetic yellow iron oxide pigment for construction materials
- Synthetic iron oxide pigment in another color
- Iron oxide or iron hydroxide powder not classed as a synthetic color pigment
- Earth colors such as ochre and umber meeting the 70% iron threshold
How to choose the right subheading
- Decide first whether the product is an earth color or a synthetic iron oxide or hydroxide.
- For earth colors, confirm the combined iron content is 70% or more by weight evaluated as Fe2O3.
- For synthetic pigments under 2821.10, choose the line by color: black, red, yellow, or other.
- Use 2821.10.00.50 for iron oxides and hydroxides that are not the synthetic pigment color lines.
Often confused with
- Heading 2819Chromium oxide green pigment
Chromium oxides and hydroxides are classified in heading 2819.
- Heading 2820Manganese oxide
Manganese oxides are classified in heading 2820.
- Heading 2818Aluminum hydroxide
Aluminum oxide and aluminum hydroxide are classified in heading 2818.
- Heading 2824Lead oxide
Lead oxides are classified in heading 2824.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for synthetic black iron oxide pigment?
Synthetic black iron oxide pigment is classified under 2821.10.00.10. The general (MFN) duty rate is 3.7%.
What is the duty on earth colors?
Earth colors classified in heading 2821 use 2821.20.00.00. The general (MFN) duty rate is 5.5%.
How do I classify synthetic red iron oxide pigment?
Synthetic red iron oxide pigment goes in 2821.10.00.20. The general (MFN) duty rate is 3.7%.
Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.
All lines in heading 2821
- 2821.10.00.10Iron oxides and hydroxides / Synthetic pigments / Black3.7%
- 2821.10.00.20Iron oxides and hydroxides / Synthetic pigments / Red3.7%
- 2821.10.00.30Iron oxides and hydroxides / Synthetic pigments / Yellow3.7%
- 2821.10.00.40Iron oxides and hydroxides / Synthetic pigments / Other3.7%
- 2821.10.00.50Iron oxides and hydroxides / Other3.7%
- 2821.20.00.00Earth colors5.5%