Sourcing chrome titanium yellow from China
Chrome antimony titanium yellow pigments from China carry 6% duty under the relevant general pigment lines, subject to composition-based classification. GB buyers must establish their UK REACH position and check chemical classification, labels and packaging before sale. Cambridge China Bridge sources chrome antimony titanium yellow pigments.
6% on the relevant general pigment lines
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 1 October 2026, heading 3206 covers other colouring matter and pigment preparations. The supplied tariff data does not name chrome antimony titanium yellow separately. The table repeats candidate general lines to distinguish powder from preparations; it does not establish a classification for your grade. Confirm the commodity code using the chemical identity, composition and supplied form.
The candidate lines 3206 20 00 90 and 3206 49 70 90 carry 6% duty on goods from China, with no anti-dumping or countervailing duty recorded in the supplied data. The suspension under 3206 49 70 90 is restricted to the specified Pigment Black 12 goods; it does not provide relief for chrome antimony titanium yellow. For wider heading coverage, see our bismuth vanadate pigment guide.
The UK Trade Tariff attaches an import waste control and also lists waste and dangerous-chemical export controls on these candidate lines. For goods from China, ask your customs broker to confirm whether the shipment is waste and which requirements apply. If notification controls apply, waste cannot move until the competent authorities of destination, dispatch and transit have consented. Confirm the export position before arranging any return shipment.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other chromium-based pigments, supplied as powder | 3206 20 00 90 | 6% | None |
| Other colouring matter, supplied as pigment powder | 3206 49 70 90 | 6% | None |
Specify the yellow in your actual formulation
Specify chrome antimony titanium yellow by chemical identity and agreed composition, rather than a supplier's yellow grade name alone. Record whether the supply is pigment powder or a preparation containing dispersants, carriers or other pigments. Ask for the technical data sheet, safety data sheet and batch certificate of analysis, and compare their product identifiers.
Approve a retained sample in your actual coating binder or plastic resin. Agree full-shade colour, tinting strength, opacity, particle-size distribution, dispersion behaviour and moisture limits. Describe the processing conditions and exposure that matter to your product, then request application test results rather than accepting a general heat-resistance or weather-resistance claim.
For supply in Great Britain, confirm the UK REACH registration position with HSE for each substance and the annual quantity imported, including whether the manufacturer's GB only representative can provide coverage. Check chemical classification and, where required, hazard labels and safety data sheets. Labels and packaging must be correct before chemicals are placed on the market.
Worked duty example
Illustrative example, not a quote: 5 tonnes of chrome antimony titanium yellow pigment powder, illustrative; classification assumed under 3206 20 00 90, invoiced at £24,000 free on board, with £2,000 of freight and insurance to the UK. The customs value is £26,000. Duty at 6% is £1,560. Import VAT at 20% is charged on the customs value plus duty, £27,560, so it is £5,512. Import taxes total £7,072; a VAT-registered importer can usually reclaim the VAT, so the lasting cost is the £1,560 of duty. The import duty and VAT guide explains each step.
Inspection checklist
Identity: match the ordered chemical identity, formulation and batch identifiers across the bags, certificate of analysis and safety data sheet.
Colour: compare full-shade and tinted samples with the retained reference using the same binder, pigment loading and preparation method.
Dispersion: check for agglomerates, specks, settling and changes in viscosity during an application trial; compare results with the agreed acceptance criteria.
Packing: inspect liners, closures and pallets for moisture or leakage, weigh sampled bags and retain a labelled sample from each batch.
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What goes wrong
A visually similar yellow can differ in tinting strength or dispersion, changing the finished coating or moulded part. A supplier may change the surface treatment or blend without changing the grade name. Require approval before composition changes, and compare production samples with the retained reference in your own formulation.
Damp powder can cake, and inconsistent particle distribution can leave visible specks. Quarantine damaged bags and investigate the affected batch before blending it into production. Keep chemical identity separate from colour approval: a shade match does not demonstrate that the supplied substance and paperwork match the order.
Cambridge China Bridge sources these products for UK businesses, checking the factory and the documents before shipment. See factory verification. For repeat volumes, see container programmes.
Frequently asked questions
What is the UK import duty on chrome antimony titanium yellow from China?
The relevant general pigment lines carry 6% duty in the supplied tariff data. No anti-dumping or countervailing duty is recorded on those lines. Confirm the code from the composition and supplied form.
Can chrome antimony titanium yellow enter duty-free?
The supplied data shows no suspension specifically for this pigment. The suspension on the general other-colouring-matter line is for specified Pigment Black 12 goods, not this yellow.
Do I need UK REACH registration for pigment imports?
Confirm registration requirements with HSE for each substance and the annual quantity imported, including whether the manufacturer's GB only representative can provide coverage. Check each substance in a preparation.
How do I check a yellow pigment batch before using it?
Match its identity and batch paperwork, then compare shade, tinting strength and dispersion with your retained sample in the actual binder or resin. Inspect bags for dampness and retain a batch sample.