3206.20.00.20 - Molybdenum orange

This HTS subcategory, 3206.20.00.20, specifically covers "Molybdenum orange." Molybdenum orange is a type of inorganic pigment characterized by its distinctive orange hue, derived from molybdenum compounds. It finds application in various industries for coloring plastics, paints, inks, and ceramics, offering good opacity and chemical resistance.

While this heading broadly covers pigments and preparations based on chromium compounds, and its siblings include "Chrome yellow" (3206.20.00.10) and "Zinc yellow" (3206.20.00.30), "Molybdenum orange" is distinct due to its chemical composition, which is primarily based on molybdenum rather than chromium or zinc, and its resulting characteristic color. The "Other" category (3206.20.00.50) serves as a residual for other pigments and preparations based on chromium compounds not specifically enumerated.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS classification, there are no further subcategories under 3206.20.00.20. Classification is determined by the direct identification of the product as molybdenum orange, distinguishing it from other yellow pigments based on chromium or zinc compounds, as well as other coloring matters falling under different headings.