Solvent Red 179 Plastic Colorant
Solvent Red 179 plastic colorant is a high-purity dye formulated for colouring polystyrene, ABS, and PVC plastics, offering excellent lightfastness and heat stability. It is a synthetic organic colouring matter, chemically defined, and classified under the residual subheading for other synthetic organic colouring matter.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the dye is a disperse dye
Disperse dyes are classified separately under subheading 3204.11.
If put up in forms or packings for retail sale
Chapter note 1(a) excludes retail-packaged colouring matter from Chapter 32, directing it to heading 32.12.
If dissolved in volatile organic solvents with solvent weight over 50%
Chapter note 4 classifies such solutions under heading 32.08.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide the polymer compatibility data to the CBSA to support classification as a colouring matter for plastics
• Ensure the colorant is not in masterbatch form, as pre-dispersed pigments may fall under heading 32.12
• Verify compliance with Canadian food-contact material regulations if used in food packaging
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Disperse Solvent Yellow 163 Masterbatch
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