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Pigment Red 177 for Automotive Coatings

Specialty grade Pigment Red 177 optimized for automotive OEM paints, listed specifically under HTS 3204.17.04.35. This vibrant red pigment provides durability and weather resistance essential for vehicle finishes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+37.5%44%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

3208.10.00Lower: 41.2% vs 44%

If supplied as solution in organic solvent >50% by weight

Heading 3208 covers such solutions per chapter note, excluding collodions.

3814.00.50Lower: 43.5% vs 44%

If for industrial use as organic composite solvent

Organic composites for industrial applications classify under 3814.

3207.30.00Lower: 40.6% vs 44%

If prepared with spirit-soluble dyes

Spirit-soluble color preparations fall under 3207.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Include end-use statements specifying automotive application to support classification

• Check REACH compliance for EU imports as it's a SVHC candidate substance

• Avoid common pitfall of declaring as 'paint pigment preparation' which shifts to 3212