3206.20.00

Pigments and preparations based on chromium compounds

Other coloring matter; preparations as specified in note 3 to this chapter, other than those of heading 3203, 3204 or 3205; inorganic products of a kind used as luminophores, whether or not chemically defined

Heading: 3206 Chapter: 32 As of August 15, 2026

Data provenance: Rates from HTS Revision 16 (Aug 15, 2026); trade measures verified against CBP CSMS and Federal Register notices through Aug 15, 2026.

Duty rates

Column 1 (General / MFN)

3.7%

Column 2 (Non-NTR)

25%

Column 1 (Special / FTA)

Free

Eligible

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The rates above are statutory column rates. Trade remedies in Chapter 99 (Section 301, 232, IEEPA, reciprocal) and FTA preferences can change the duty owed on a given entry — see below.

Trade measures (Chapter 99)

No active Chapter 99 measures are linked to this code.

Rate-change history

What the rate was before, and when it changed. The government schedule replaces each revision in place; we keep the timeline.

  1. NEW_PROGRAM Executive Order Feb 1, 2026 — Reciprocal Tariff (FR 2026-03824)

    Section 122 reciprocal surcharge in effect — additional 10% on most imports through July 24, 2026

    See the change →
  2. Base rate HTS 2023

    Column 1 general rate set to 3.7%.

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N358010 February 4, 2026

The tariff classification of Quantum Dots from Poland

In your submission, the subject product is identified as Quantum Dots dispersed in organic solvent.

N352695 September 11, 2025

The tariff classification of Complex Inorganic Color Pigments from Japan or Indonesia

The tariff classification of Complex Inorganic Color Pigments from Japan or Indonesia

N342892 October 2, 2024

The tariff classification of Polyethylene (PET) Masterbatch Chips from China

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N341165 August 1, 2024

The country of origin and eligibility of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) of Titanium Dioxide Pigment from Canada

The country of origin and eligibility of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) of Titanium Dioxide Pigment from Canada

N335182 September 18, 2023

The country of origin, marking, and applicability of the United States-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement (USMCA) of two masterbatch products from Canada; Correction to Ruling Number N334326

The country of origin, marking, and applicability of the United States-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement (USMCA) of two masterbatch products from Canada; Correction to Ruling Number N334326

N334326 August 30, 2023

The country of origin, marking, and applicability of the United States-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement (USMCA) of two masterbatch products from Canada

classified in subheading 3206.19, HTSUS. As such, since all the raw materials used in making these products in Canada are classified in subheadings other than 3206.19,

N319689 June 8, 2021

The tariff classification of “PT-501R” and “CR-EL” from Japan

” You describe “PT-501R” as high purity titanium dioxide, composed of 99% titanium dioxide (CAS # 13463-67-7) and 1% trimethylolpropane (CAS #77-99-6). Your submission indicates that this product is a white powder mixture used in condenser

N319006 April 29, 2021

The tariff classification of “Tipaque Black SG-101” and “Tipaque Black SG-103” from Japan

” In your request, you describe “Tipaque Black SG-101” as calcium manganese titanium oxide (CAS # 153728-36-0), also known as pigment black 36 on the colour index. For classification purposes, we have determined that this product is an oxid

H305268 September 28, 2020

Application for Further Review of Protest No. 4101-18-100059; tariff classification of pearlescent pigments

The protested merchandise consists of various pearlescent pigments made up of platelets having a synthetic mica substrate coated with a thin film or layer of either titanium oxide, iron oxide, or a mixture of the two. Pearlescent pigments d

N314525 September 23, 2020

The tariff classification of “TICO Yellow 622N Pigment” from Germany. Correction to Ruling Number N313975

comprised of a combination of a specially micronized inorganic CIC pigmentary core particle (titanium) and a pre-dispersed organic colorant attached to the surface of the core particle. You describe “TICO Yellow 622N Pigment” as a high perf

N314527 September 17, 2020

The tariff classification of “Vynamon Yellow 115002 Hybrid Pigment” from India

” In your submission, you refer to the subject product as Vynamon Yellow 115002 (VYY115002). This product is comprised of an Azo-Nickel-Complex, based on Pigment Yellow 150 (Nickel-Azo Rutile). You indicate that Vynamon products are specifi

N314467 September 11, 2020

The tariff classification of “HDGREEN5G” from Germany

” In your submission, you refer to the subject product as Heucodur Green 50 (Cobalt-Titanate Green Spinal) Pigment. You indicate that this product’s molecular formula is (Co)2TiO4 and its CAS number is 68186-85-6. You describe the subject p

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