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U.S. imports of chromium oxides & hydroxides (SITC 52252) totaled $4.3M in July 2026, traded with 13 countries.
Importers of Chromium Oxides & Hydroxides paid $633K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 15% on $4.3M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Chromium Oxides & Hydroxides imports of $4.3M in July 2026 ran 47% above the year-to-date monthly average of $2.9M.
Last updated: July 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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44 shipments/mo
Basic heading 326 of 465 in section 5
Basic heading 52252 · $4.3M of $28.9B
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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SITCSection 5
Imports · July 2026
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Kazakhstan and Germany together supply 83% of it.
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$4.3MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.