Pigment Red 149 Dry Powder from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• 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