Pigment Red 185 Powder

Pigment Red 185, a naphthol AS-based synthetic red pigment in micronized powder form, provides excellent flow properties in powder coatings. Falls under the 'other' category of HTS 3204.17.4060 since not one of the specifically named reds like PR214 or PR242. Used in industrial finishes per note 3 preparations.

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.

3204.17.60Higher: 41.5% vs 35%

If acetoacetanilide or benzimidazolone type

Different chemical subclasses of synthetic red pigments have separate subheadings within 3204.17.

3212.10.00.00Higher: 39.7% vs 35%

If put up as stamping foils

Chapter note defines stamping foils with pigments on supports as heading 3212, not base pigments.

2803.00.00Same rate: 35%

If containing >70% carbon black extender

Carbon-based coloring matter with synthetic additives may classify under Chapter 28 metals/colloids.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit lightfastness and weatherfastness test data to support classification as durable pigment

Avoid generic 'red pigment' labeling; specify PR185 (CAS 7610-85-9) for audit-proof entry

Watch for solvent traces >50% weight pushing to 3208 per chapter note on solutions

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