Pigment Red 178 for Automotive Paints

Specialty grade Pigment Red 178 tailored for OEM automotive coatings, classified in HTS 3204.17.08.00 as a synthetic organic pigment with excellent weatherfastness. It delivers durable red pigmentation resistant to fading.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3209.90.00Higher: 40.9% vs 35%

If prepared with gum or resin for printing inks

Heading 3209 covers such specific preparations excluded from 3204 pigments.

3215.11Lower: 11.8% vs 35%

If for retail-packed artist's colors

Retail artist preparations fall under 3215 per chapter exclusions.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Declare end-use application in entry summary to support pigment classification over preparations

Batch certificates must confirm >95% purity to prevent duties under mixture headings

Avoid generic descriptions; specify 'Pigment Red 178' to match tariff nomenclature