BASF Paliogen Red L 3910 HD (Pigment Red 149)
BASF Paliogen Red L 3910 HD is a commercial grade of Pigment Red 149 dry pigment optimized for high-decorating plastics and synthetic leather coloring. It matches HTS 3204.17.40.15 due to its specific chemical identity as the listed isoindolenine red pigment.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If marketed as fluorescent brightening agent
Synthetic products used as fluorescent agents classified in 3206, not standard pigments.
If compounded into polymer masterbatch
Pigment dispersed in plastic resin becomes a Chapter 39 plastics product.
If for retail sale in small consumer packs
Dyes put up for retail sale excluded from 3204 per chapter note (c).
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include manufacturer's technical data sheet confirming Pigment Red 149 index and Color Index number (C.I. 71129)
• For plastics masterbatch precursors, ensure no pre-dispersion to avoid 3209 classification
• Watch for EU REACH compliance docs required for US import clearance
Related Products under HTS 3204.17.40.15
Clariant Graphtol Red CP (Pigment Red 149 Presscake)
Clariant Graphtol Red CP is Pigment Red 149 in presscake form, ideal for water-based flexographic printing inks requiring high transparency and resistance. HTS 3204.17.40.15 covers this exact product form as specified in the tariff description.
Pigment Red 149 Dry Powder
Pigment Red 149 in dry powder form is a high-performance synthetic organic isoindolenine pigment used primarily in automotive coatings and industrial paints for its excellent lightfastness and heat stability. It falls under HTS 3204.17.40.15 as a specifically named dry pigment, chemically defined and not in a dispersed preparation form excluded by chapter notes.
Pigment Red 149 Presscake
Pigment Red 149 presscake is the wet, paste-like form of this isoindolenine pigment, containing about 40-50% pigment solids in water, used in water-based inks and coatings. Classified under HTS 3204.17.40.15 as explicitly listed 'Pigment red 149 presscake', distinct from dry form.
Pigment Red 149 for Automotive OEM Coatings
Specialty Pigment Red 149 grade designed for original equipment manufacturer automotive coatings, offering weatherfastness and compatibility with polyester/melamine systems. Falls under HTS 3204.17.40.15 as the named dry pigment used in industrial coloring applications.
Pigment Red 149 High Strength Dispersion Base
Concentrated Pigment Red 149 base for preparing high-strength dispersions in industrial paint manufacturing, supplied as dry powder. Classified specifically under HTS 3204.17.40.15 excluding dispersed forms per chapter notes.