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.

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.

3212.90.00Higher: 38.1% vs 35%

If already dispersed in paint media

Chapter note explicitly excludes dispersed pigments in nonaqueous media from 3204.

3901.10.10.00Higher: 41.5% vs 35%

If based on polyethylene polymers

Polymer-based coloring preparations classified by polymer type in Chapter 39.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Technical datasheet must specify 'non-dispersed powder' to differentiate from 3212 preparations

Bulk container linings must prevent moisture absorption during ocean transit

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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.

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.