Pigment Red 214 Presscake from China
Pigment Red 214 presscake is the moist, filter-cake form of this synthetic organic red pigment, containing 30-50% water, used in water-based dispersions for inks and paints. Classified under HTS 3204.17.40.30 as explicitly listed for Pigment Red 214, it qualifies as a pigment preparation based on synthetic coloring matter per chapter note 3. This form facilitates easier handling and dispersion in manufacturing.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Provide moisture content documentation (e.g
• 40% water) to distinguish presscake from dry powder and support 3204 classification
• Include supplier specs confirming it's Pigment Red 214 to prevent misclassification as general pigment preparations