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HSChapter 28
U.S. imports of earth colors with ≥70% combined iron as fe₂o₃ (HS 282120) totaled $30K in June 2026, traded with 5 countries.
Earth Colors with ≥70% Combined Iron as Fe₂O₃ imports of $30K in June 2026 ran 149% above the year-to-date monthly average of $12K.
Natural earth colors containing at least 70% by weight of combined iron expressed as Fe₂O₃ — including ochres, siennas, and umbers — are mineral pigments valued for their permanence and low toxicity in architectural coatings, artist materials, and construction products. Brazil leads US imports under tariff line 2821200000, with the United Kingdom and Italy also notable sources, reflecting historic European ochre and sienna mining traditions. The 70% iron threshold is the critical classification boundary: earth colors falling below this threshold may instead classify under Chapter 25 as natural mineral pigments or under other headings, making laboratory analysis of iron content a standard part of entry documentation. Unlike synthetic iron oxide pigments (2821.10), these are naturally occurring mineral materials with characteristic color variation by deposit.
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A certificate of analysis from an accredited laboratory showing the iron content expressed as Fe₂O₃ on a dry-weight basis is the standard supporting document. CBP may request this analysis during entry review or in a CF-28 inquiry. If the iron content falls below 70%, the product may reclassify under Chapter 25 (natural mineral substances) or elsewhere, with potentially different duty treatment.
Natural earth colors are mined, washed, and sometimes calcined mineral materials whose color and composition vary by geological deposit — giving each origin (e.g., Italian raw sienna, English ochre) distinct hue characteristics prized in artist-grade and heritage restoration applications. Synthetic iron oxide pigments under 2821.10 are manufactured to tight color-space and particle-size specifications for industrial consistency. The two product types rarely compete directly; natural earths command premium pricing in specialty markets while synthetics dominate high-volume industrial use.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| GERMANY | $30K | -- | -$30K |
| MEXICO | -- | $28K | +$28K |
| INDIA | -- | $7K | +$7K |
| NETHERLANDS | -- | -- | -- |
| CANADA | -- | -- | -- |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2821200000 | EARTH COLOR CONT > 70% BY WT COMBINE IRON AS FE2O3 | $30K | 5.50% | 100.00% | $2K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2821200000 | EARTH COLOR CONT > 70% BY WT COMBINE IRON AS FE2O3 | $35K |
URANIUM ENRICHED IN U235 ETC. PLUTONIUM ETC.
HS 284420
ANHYDROUS AMMONIA
HS 281410
NATURAL URANIUM & COMPOUNDS, ALLOYS & CERAMICS ETC
HS 284410
TUNGSTATES (WOLFRAMATES)
HS 284180
ALLOYS, DISPERSIONS,ISOTOPES & COMPOUNDS NES
HS 284443
ALUMINUM OXIDE, EXCEPT ARTIFICIAL CORUNDUM, NESOI
HS 281820
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| DETROIT, MI | $30K | -- | -$30K |
| EAGLE PASS, TX | -- | $23K | +$23K |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | -- | $7K | +$7K |