HS code 281990: Chromium Oxides and Hydroxides
- Covers:
- Chromium oxides and hydroxides not listed under the other codes in this heading.
- Not covered:
- 281910 (Chromium trioxide).
- Listed US duty:
- 3.7% (US general rate, HTS 2026)
Official description
Chromium oxides and hydroxides : Other
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What 281990 covers and what it doesn’t
Official text: Chromium oxides and hydroxides › Other.
This is the “other” line of heading 2819 (chromium oxides and hydroxides). It takes goods of that heading that no more specific subheading names. These go elsewhere:
- 281910 Chromium trioxide
Nearby codes to check
- Heading 2819 Chromium oxides and hydroxides: every subheading side by side.
US duty rate
3.7%
General (MFN) rate in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule, 2026 edition. A range means the rate depends on the 8-digit US line your product falls under. Extra duties such as Section 301, Section 232 or anti-dumping orders can apply on top, depending on origin. Check the lines on hts.usitc.gov. Not legal advice.
Who imports under 281990
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Common questions
- What is HS code 281990?
- Chromium oxides and hydroxides : Other
- What duty rates apply to 281990?
- Listed duty rates range from 3.7% across 1 country rate.
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