Pigment Blue 18 from Japan

Pigment Blue 18 (PBl18) is an indanthrone blue pigment with excellent resistance properties for automotive OEM paints. HTS 3204.17.0485 covers this specific synthetic organic pigment Color Index. Provides depth of color in metallic formulations.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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• QUV weathering data supports performance claims to customers

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