3204.17.04.05/Phthalocyanine Blue Pigment BN/China

Phthalocyanine Blue Pigment BN from China

Phthalocyanine Blue Pigment BN is a high-performance synthetic organic pigment classified as Pigment Blue 16, known for its intense blue color and excellent lightfastness. It is insoluble in water and common solvents, making it ideal for use in paints, inks, and plastics. This classification falls under HTS 3204.17.04.05 due to its specific chemical structure and designation as Pigment Blue 16 in the tariff schedule.

Duty Rate — China → United States

44%

Rate breakdown

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)

9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China

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Import Tips

• Verify the pigment's Color Index Generic Name (CI Pigment Blue 16) and purity certificate to confirm classification under 3204.17.04.05

• Provide Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and technical specifications showing insolubility to distinguish from dyes in Chapter 32

• Avoid misclassification as a preparation if dispersed in media; pure pigment must be documented as >95% concentration