Pigment Red 112

Pigment Red 112 is a high-performance organic pigment used in automotive coatings and plastics for its excellent lightfastness and heat stability. It falls under HTS 3204.17.0485 as a synthetic organic pigment classified under the specified Pigment Red series. This code covers specific pigment color indices defined in the tariff schedule for import duty purposes.

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.

3212Lower: 13.1% vs 41.5%

If dispersed in nonaqueous media for paint manufacturing

Chapter Note 3 excludes pigments dispersed in nonaqueous media from heading 3204, directing them to pigments in manufacture of paints under 3212.

3206.50.00.00Same rate: 41.5%

If used as inorganic luminophores

Inorganic luminophore products are covered under 3206, not synthetic organic coloring matter of 3204.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 41.5%

If imported as a formulated mixture exceeding simple preparations

Complex chemical preparations based on coloring matter may fall under Chapter 38 as chemical products.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify the exact Color Index name (e.g

PR112) matches tariff specifications via supplier SDS to ensure correct HTS classification

Provide certificates of analysis confirming chemical purity and absence of heavy metals to meet EPA and customs regulations

Avoid misclassification as a dye preparation; pigments must be insoluble in the application medium per Chapter Note 3

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Pigment Red 170

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Pigment Yellow 110

Pigment Yellow 110 (PY110) is an isoindolinone pigment providing strong yellow with green tint, heat stable to 300°C for engineering plastics. Listed under HTS 3204.17.0485 for its designated Color Index in synthetic pigment category. Used in automotive interior and exterior parts.

Pigment Red 176

Pigment Red 176 (PR176) is a monoazo lake pigment with clean scarlet shade for printing inks and metallized films. Precisely matches HTS 3204.17.0485 as specified synthetic organic pigment. Offers high transparency for flexographic applications.

Pigment Black 1

Pigment Black 1 (PBlk1) refers to high-color carbon black variants used in inks and specialty coatings requiring jetness. Though typically 3206, certain grades fall under HTS 3204.17.0485 per tariff specific listing. Provides maximum blackness and UV protection.

Pigment Blue 18

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