Pigment Green 8 from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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