HTS 2821.10.00.20: US import duty from China
Iron oxides and hydroxides; earth colors containing 70 percent or more by weight of combined iron evaluated as Fe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>, Iron oxides and hydroxides, Synthetic pigments, Red. Here is the full China to US duty stack and what it costs to land.
Duty rate & fees
| Charge | Rate |
|---|---|
| Base duty (MFN) | 3.7% |
| Section 301 (Lists 1-4) | 25% |
| Total duty (on customs value) | 28.7% |
| Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) | 0.3464% (min $33.58, max $651.50) |
| Harbor Maintenance Fee (HMF), ocean | 0.125% |
Worked example: $10,000 shipment
| Customs value | $10,000.00 |
| Base duty (MFN) | $370.00 |
| Section 301 (Lists 1-4) | $2,500.00 |
| Merchandise Processing Fee | $34.64 |
| Harbor Maintenance Fee | $12.50 |
| Total landed cost | $12,917.14 |
Excludes freight and insurance. Run your exact numbers in the calculator →
FAQ
What is the import duty on HTS 2821.10.00.20 from China?
Goods classified under HTS 2821.10.00.20 (Iron oxides and hydroxides; earth colors containing 70 percent or more by weight of combined iron evaluated as Fe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>, Iron oxides and hydroxides, Synthetic pigments, Red) have a duty of 28.7% of the customs value on the China to US lane (base rate plus any Section 301 tariff), plus the Merchandise Processing Fee (0.3464%, min $33.58, max $651.50) and, for ocean shipments, the Harbor Maintenance Fee (0.125%).
What does HTS code 2821.10.00.20 cover?
Iron oxides and hydroxides; earth colors containing 70 percent or more by weight of combined iron evaluated as Fe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>, Iron oxides and hydroxides, Synthetic pigments, Red. US Customs and Border Protection determines the final classification at entry.
How much does it cost to import HTS 2821.10.00.20 from China?
On a $10,000 shipment, the estimated total landed cost is $12,917, about 29.2% in duty and fees. Use the calculator for your exact value, quantity, and shipping mode.
Related codes in heading 2821
- 2821.10.00.10Iron oxides and hydroxides; earth colors containing 70 percent or more by weight of combined iron evaluated as Fe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>, Iron oxides and hydroxides, Synthetic pigments, Black
- 2821.10.00.30Iron oxides and hydroxides; earth colors containing 70 percent or more by weight of combined iron evaluated as Fe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>, Iron oxides and hydroxides, Synthetic pigments, Yellow
- 2821.10.00.40Iron oxides and hydroxides; earth colors containing 70 percent or more by weight of combined iron evaluated as Fe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>, Iron oxides and hydroxides, Synthetic pigments, Other
- 2821.10.00.50Iron oxides and hydroxides; earth colors containing 70 percent or more by weight of combined iron evaluated as Fe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>, Iron oxides and hydroxides, Other
- 2821.20.00.00Iron oxides and hydroxides; earth colors containing 70 percent or more by weight of combined iron evaluated as Fe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>, Earth colors
Estimates for planning only. Final classification and duty are determined by U.S. Customs and Border Protection at entry. Rates from USITC HTSUS 2026-06-15-cn-us. The IEEPA reciprocal tariff was struck down (SCOTUS, 2026-02-20) and is excluded. Not legal or customs-broker advice.