Copper Phthalocyanine Blue Crude from China
Copper phthalocyanine blue crude is a synthetic organic coloring matter in its unprocessed form, specifically the chemical compound [Phthalocyanato(2-)-copper]. It is not ready for use as a pigment and requires further processing like purification and milling to become usable. Classified under HTS 3204.17.20.00 as it matches the exact description of copper phthalocyanine not ready for pigment use.
Duty Rate — China → United States
31.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide detailed chemical composition certificates and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) to verify it's not ready for pigment use
• Confirm purity levels and processing state to avoid misclassification as a finished pigment under 3204.17.40
• Check REACH or TSCA compliance for chemical imports to prevent customs holds