Pigment Red 178 for Automotive Paints from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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