2821.10.00.20
Iron oxides and hydroxides / Synthetic pigments / Red
Classification path
- Iron oxides and hydroxides; earth colors containing 70 percent or more by weight of combined iron evaluated as Fe2O3
- Iron oxides and hydroxides
- Synthetic pigments
- Red
Rates of duty
- General (MFN)
- 3.7%
- Column 2Cuba, North Korea, Russia, Belarus
- 25%
- Unit of quantity
- kg
Trade agreement rates
Related lines in heading 2821
About heading 2821
Iron oxides and hydroxides; earth colors containing 70 percent or more by weight of combined iron evaluated as Fe2O3
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.
Full guide to heading 2821Products 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
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%.
Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, retrieved October 21, 2026.