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U.S. imports of pigments & preparations based on chromium compounds (HS 320620) totaled $646K in April 2026, traded with 14 countries.
Importers of Pigments & Preparations Based on Chromium Compounds paid $57K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 14% on $419K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Pigments & Preparations Based on Chromium Compounds imports of $646K in April 2026 ran 16% above the year-to-date monthly average of $559K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataChromium-based pigments — including chrome yellow (3206200010), molybdenum orange (3206200020), and zinc yellow (3206200030), plus NESOI formulations (3206200050) — are widely used in industrial coatings, plastics, and specialty inks, but face increasing regulatory scrutiny due to hexavalent chromium content in certain grades. Mexico and Germany are the leading US suppliers, with Canada also a significant source. Importers should be aware that some chromium compound pigments may be subject to EPA reporting obligations under TSCA, and classification among the specific US tariff lines depends on the precise chromium compound chemistry.
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Classification depends on the specific chromium compound chemistry: chrome yellow is lead chromate, molybdenum orange is a lead chromate-molybdate complex, and zinc yellow is zinc chromate. Products not matching those specific chemistries fall under the NESOI line 3206200050. A supplier's technical data sheet identifying the chemical composition is the key supporting document.
Yes. Certain chromium compound pigments containing hexavalent chromium may trigger reporting or review obligations under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). Importers should consult with an environmental compliance specialist and a licensed customs broker to assess whether a TSCA certification or other EPA documentation is required at entry.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEXICO | $417K | $66K | -$352K |
| CANADA | $83K | $148K | +$66K |
| NETHERLANDS | -- | $136K | +$136K |
| AUSTRIA | $42K | -- | -$42K |
| INDIA | $37K | $3K | -$34K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3206200050 | PIGMENTS & PREPS BASED ON CHROMIUM COMPOUNDS,NESOI | $483K | 13.65% | $46K |
| 3206200020 | MOLYBDENUM ORANGE | $83K | -- | -- |
| 3206200030 | ZINC YELLOW | $42K | 13.70% | $6K |
| 3206200010 | CHROME YELLOW | $39K | 13.70% | $5K |
PIGMENTS & PREPS BASED ON CHROMIUM COMPOUNDS,NESOI
MOLYBDENUM ORANGE
ZINC YELLOW
CHROME YELLOW
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3206200000 | PIGMENTS & PREPARATIONS BASED ON CHROMIUM COMPOUND | $391K |
PIGMENTS & PREPARATIONS BASED ON CHROMIUM COMPOUND
26.1K kg
MASTICS; PAINTERS' FILLINGS
HS 321410
PIGMNTS/PREPS CONT =>80% TITANIUM DIOXIDE, DRY WT
HS 320611
PRINTING INK, OTHER THAN BLACK
HS 321519
COLORING MATTER OF VEGETABLE OR ANIMAL ORIGIN
HS 320300
PIGMENTS & PREPARATIONS BASED THEREON
HS 320417
PAINTS & VARNISHES,IN NONAQUEUS MEDIUM,NESOI
HS 320890
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | $254K | $146K | -$108K |
| Pennsylvania | $297K | $5K | -$292K |
| Kentucky | -- | $111K | +$111K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAREDO, TX | $417K | $66K | -$352K |
| PORT HURON, MI | $76K | $130K | +$54K |
| NEW YORK, NY | -- | $131K | +$131K |