U.S. imports of Chromium Oxides & Hydroxides (SITC 52252) totaled $2.4M in August 2026, imported from 14 countries.
Importers of Chromium Oxides & Hydroxides paid $361K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 15.27% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Chromium Oxides & Hydroxides imports of $2.4M in August 2026 ran 17% below the year-to-date monthly average of $2.8M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataChromium oxides and hydroxides serve as critical inputs for refractory materials, pigments, and metallurgical processes, with chromium(III) oxide (Cr₂O₃) being the dominant commercial form used in green pigments and abrasives. Chromium(VI) compounds, by contrast, face strict environmental and occupational-safety scrutiny under EPA and OSHA frameworks, making the oxidation state a commercially and regulatory-significant distinction at entry. Correct classification requires confirming the specific chromium compound, as hexavalent chromium products carry additional compliance obligations beyond standard customs clearance.
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Chromium(III) compounds are generally considered lower-risk industrial chemicals, while chromium(VI) compounds are classified as hazardous under EPA regulations and trigger additional handling, labeling, and reporting requirements. Importers must confirm the valence state on the supplier's technical data sheet to ensure proper classification and compliance with US environmental regulations.
Refractory brick and furnace lining manufacturers are major consumers of chromium oxide, alongside pigment producers who use Cr₂O₃ for its stable green color in paints, plastics, and ceramics. Abrasive and polishing compound manufacturers also rely on chromium oxide for its hardness.
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Basic heading 52252 · $2.4M of $27.5B
Imports · August 2026
origin
Kazakhstan and Germany together supply 63% of it. China pays 40.6% duty; South Africa 0.0%.
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Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $26.0M of Chromium Oxides & Hydroxides.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.