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.

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.

3209.90.00.00Higher: 40.9% vs 35%

If prepared for textile printing pastes

Pigment preparations specifically for textiles classified in 3209 subheading.

3304.99.50.00Same rate: 35%

If used in cosmetic colorants

Coloring matter for beauty preparations falls under Chapter 33.

3824.99.39Same rate: 35%

If as unspecified chemical preparation

Fallback for mixtures not clearly identifiable as chapter 32 coloring matter.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Ship refrigerated if specified to maintain presscake consistency; temperature records prevent classification disputes

Customs may require solvent analysis certificate showing aqueous base only

Avoid co-packing with dispersants that could trigger 3212 reclassification

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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.

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.