Pigment Green 8 from Japan
Pigment Green 8 (PG8) is a polychlorinated copper phthalocyanine pigment noted for its bright green shade and chemical resistance in vinyl and engineering plastics. Falls precisely under HTS 3204.17.0485 per the tariff's specific Pigment Green listing. Commonly used in agricultural equipment coatings.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Test for heavy metal content (copper); provide analysis if exceeding EPA limits for consumer goods
• Use correct UN number for shipping (UN3077 Environmentally Hazardous Substance) if applicable
• Avoid classifying flushed dispersions as pure pigment; they go to 3212 as manufacturing preparations