2821Iron oxides and hydroxides; earth colors containing 70 percent or…
HTS Code 2821 covers any article best defined as Products of the Chemical or Allied IndustriesInorganic chemicals; organic or inorganic compounds of precious metals, of rare-earth metals, of radioactive elements or of isotopesIron oxides and hydroxides; earth colors containing 70 percent or more by weight of combined iron evaluated as Fe2O3: in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule — covering 2 sub-classifications.
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- Dec 18, 2025 · PublishedUS cuts reciprocal tariff on Swiss and Liechtenstein goods to 15% all-in, exempts certain products
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What does HTS code 2821 cover?
HTS code 2821 covers iron oxides and hydroxides; earth colors containing 70 percent or… (Iron oxides and hydroxides; earth colors containing 70 percent or more by weight of combined iron evaluated as Fe2O3:), classified under Chapter 28 (Inorganic chemicals; organic or inorganic compounds of precious metals, of rare-earth metals, of radioactive elements or of isotopes) in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. There are 2 more specific sub-classifications under this code.
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