U.S. imports of Iron Oxides and Hydroxides (Synthetic Pigments) (HS 282110) totaled $18.8M in August 2026, imported from 26 countries.
Importers of Iron Oxides and Hydroxides (Synthetic Pigments) paid $2.0M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 10.90% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Iron Oxides and Hydroxides (Synthetic Pigments) imports of $18.8M in August 2026 ran 18% above the year-to-date monthly average of $15.9M.
Last updated: August 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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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.
ImportsExports
Imports
$18.8MYoY · free account
Exports
$6.1MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $180.9M of Iron Oxides and Hydroxides (Synthetic Pigments) and exported $60.7M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Subheading 1 of 2 in heading 2821
Subheading 282110 · $18.8M of $18.8M
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2821100010 | Black Synthetic Pigments of Iron Oxide & Hydroxide | $7.1M | 10.16% | 98.98% | $719K |
| 2821100020 | Red Synthetic Pigment of Iron Oxide & Hydroxides | $6.8M | 10.78% | 98.79% | $734K |
| 2821100030 | Yellow Synthetic Pigment Iron Oxide & Hydroxides | $4.4M | 12.27% | 99.62% | $541K |
| 2821100050 | Iron Oxides and Hyroxides, NESOI | $304K | 15.63% | 85.56% | $47K |
| 2821100040 | Synthetic Pigment Iron Oxide & Hydroxides, NESOI | $180K | 2.86% | 59.12% | $5K |
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 | $4.5M |
| 2821100005 | Synthetic Pigments of Iron Oxides and Hydroxides | $1.6M |
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 · August 2026
origin
Germany and China together supply 78% of it. China pays 28.7% duty; Germany 3.7%.
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rate provision · imports
1.5% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 10.90% of imports for consumption.