Pigment Violet 32 from Japan
Pigment Violet 32 (PV32) is a dioxazine pigment providing intense violet color with excellent fastness properties for printing inks and plastics coloration. It matches HTS 3204.17.0485 as one of the specifically named synthetic organic pigments in the tariff subheading. Ideal for high-end packaging inks requiring migration resistance.
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
• Submit Color Index International (CI) certification from supplier to confirm exact pigment identity for customs
• Ensure packaging prevents dust generation; NIOSH-approved respirators required for handling per OSHA