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U.S. imports of iron oxides and hydroxides (synthetic pigments) (HS 282110) totaled $19.3M in July 2026, traded with 26 countries.
Importers of Iron Oxides and Hydroxides (Synthetic Pigments) paid $1.9M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 12% on $16.3M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Iron Oxides and Hydroxides (Synthetic Pigments) imports of $19.3M in July 2026 ran 25% above the year-to-date monthly average of $15.4M.
Last updated: July 2026 dataSynthetic iron oxide pigments — classified by color as black (2821100010), red (2821100020), yellow (2821100030), and other (2821100040), with non-pigment iron oxides and hydroxides under 2821100050 — are among the most widely used inorganic colorants in construction materials, coatings, plastics, and cosmetics. Germany is the dominant US supplier, reflecting the long-established European synthetic iron oxide industry, with China and India also significant sources. Imports from China in this category have been subject to antidumping duty orders, making supplier origin and scope-of-order analysis a critical compliance step. The color-based subdivision at the 10-digit level means that a single mixed shipment containing multiple pigment colors may require separate line entries.
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682 shipments/mo
Yes. The US has maintained antidumping duty orders on synthetic iron oxide pigments from China. Importers must obtain a scope ruling or confirm with a licensed customs broker whether their specific product falls within the order's scope, as the covered merchandise definition and applicable rates are subject to periodic administrative review.
The 10-digit US tariff schedule distinguishes black, red, yellow, and other synthetic iron oxide pigments as separate statistical reporting lines. If a shipment contains multiple pigment colors, each color must be reported on a separate entry line with its corresponding HTS code. Blended or mixed-color pigment preparations may instead classify under Chapter 32 as prepared pigments, so the form of the product at time of importation — whether a pure pigment or a formulated preparation — determines the correct heading.
Subheading 1 of 2 in heading 2821
Subheading 282110 · $19.3M of $17.6M
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ImportsExports
Imports
$19.3MYoY · Pro
Exports
$5.1MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2821100020 | Red Synthetic Pigment of Iron Oxide & Hydroxides | $6.0M | 10.32% | 99.13% | $618K |
| 2821100030 | Yellow Synthetic Pigment Iron Oxide & Hydroxides | $5.6M | 8.10% | 98.26% | $455K |
| 2821100010 | Black Synthetic Pigments of Iron Oxide & Hydroxide | $5.3M | 9.87% | 98.87% | $526K |
| 2821100050 | Iron Oxides and Hyroxides, NESOI | $549K | 3.70% | 74.20% | $20K |
| 2821100040 | Synthetic Pigment Iron Oxide & Hydroxides, NESOI | $74K | 3.79% | 25.43% | $3K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2821100050 | Iron Oxides and Hyroxides, NESOI | $6.6M |
| 2821100005 | Synthetic Pigments of Iron Oxides and Hydroxides | $1.2M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · July 2026
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Germany and China together supply 70% of it.
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rate provision · imports
15.7% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 9.97%.