This order gives businesses a discount on import duty for a specific industrial chemical.
What’s covered?
- Synthetic iron oxide pigments (tariff classification 3206.49.00)
- These are colouring agents used in paints, plastics, concrete, and ceramics
What’s the benefit?
Importers can use Schedule 4 Item 50 of the Customs Tariff, which means they pay a lower (or zero) customs duty rate than usual.
Who does this affect?
- Paint and coatings manufacturers
- Construction material suppliers
- Any business importing red, yellow, or black iron oxide pigments for colouring products
When does it apply?
From 18 January 2006 onwards until the government revokes it.