Irgalite Blue PGC Pigment from China
Irgalite Blue PGC is an encapsulated Pigment Blue 16 variant optimized for plastic coloration with excellent migration resistance. This synthetic organic pigment provides opaque blue shades in PVC and polyolefins. It meets the exact criteria for HTS 3204.17.04.05 as designated Pigment Blue 16.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Submit technical data sheets specifying encapsulation doesn't alter base Pigment Blue 16 classification
• Maintain records of end-use applications to prevent reclassification as plastic color concentrate
• Comply with REACH/TSCA chemical registration for pigment imports into US/EU markets