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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If dispersed in nonaqueous media like liquid or paste for paint manufacturing
Chapter note excludes pigments dispersed in nonaqueous media from heading 3204, classifying them as paint preparations in 3212.
If used as inorganic luminophore product
Chapter covers inorganic luminophores in 3206, but this is synthetic organic, so stays in 3204 unless proven otherwise.
If imported as part of a chemical mixture exceeding simple pigment definition
Complex mixtures or preparations not based solely on synthetic coloring matter fall under chemical preparations in 3824.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify purity and chemical identity via Certificate of Analysis (COA) to confirm classification as Pigment Red 149, avoiding reclassification as a preparation
• Ensure packaging labels specify 'dry pigment' and CAS number (4948-15-6) for customs compliance; bulk shipments require proper MSDS
Related Products under HTS 3204.17.40.15
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.
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 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.