Micronized Pigment Orange 31 Paste

Micronized Pigment Orange 31 in paste form for easy dispersion in inks and coatings, still classified as the base synthetic organic pigment under HTS 3204.17.0415 per note 3 allowing certain preparations. The fine particle size enhances compatibility without changing its core classification.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+35.0%41.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇩🇪Germany6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇯🇵Japan6.5%+10.0%16.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3212.10.00.00Lower: 39.7% vs 41.5%

If in liquid/paste form for direct retail paint use

Retail coloring preparations like enamels fall under 3212, excluded from 3204 per chapter notes.

3204.17.20.00Lower: 31.5% vs 41.5%

If in flake/chip form rather than powder/paste

Different physical forms of the same listed pigments have subheadings within 3204.17.

3802.90.50.00Lower: 39.8% vs 41.5%

If chemically modified as a pesticide colorant

Activated natural products or pesticide-related shift to Chapter 38.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit dispersion medium composition; must not exceed note 3 limits (e.g

no nonaqueous paint media) to stay in 3204

Use commercial invoices detailing particle size (micronized) and CI number for CBP verification

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High-Strength Pigment Orange 31 for Inks

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Transparent Pigment Orange 31 Dispersion

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