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U.S. imports of pigments & preparations based on chromium compounds (HS 320620) totaled $1.3M in July 2026, traded with 17 countries.
Importers of Pigments & Preparations Based on Chromium Compounds paid $100K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 12% on $820K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Pigments & Preparations Based on Chromium Compounds imports of $1.3M in July 2026 ran 68% above the year-to-date monthly average of $761K.
Last updated: July 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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Subheading 5 of 7 in heading 3206
Subheading 320620 · $1.3M of $85.1M
Imports · July 2026
origin
Mexico and Colombia together supply 55% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
35.8% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 7.82%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3206200050 | Pigments & Preps Based on Chromium Compounds,NESOI | $915K | 7.42% | 55.56% | $68K |
| 3206200010 | Chrome Yellow | $293K | 10.04% | 100.00% | $29K |
| 3206200020 | Molybdenum Orange | $69K | 3.72% | 27.17% | $3K |
| 3206200030 | Zinc Yellow | $0 | -- | -- | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3206200000 | Pigments & Preparations Based on Chromium Compound | $92K |
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.
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Imports
$1.3MYoY · Pro
Exports
$92KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.