Pigment Yellow 180 Presscake
Pigment Yellow 180 is a benzimidazolone-based synthetic organic yellow pigment supplied as a wet presscake for easier dispersion in inks and coatings. Classified under HTS 3204.17.4060 as 'other' pigment preparation, analogous to listed presscake forms like Pigment Red 149, per chapter note 3. It's used for high-tinting strength in printing inks.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If specifically Pigment Yellow 155 or 183
Exact matches to enumerated pigments like PY155 use the specific subheading instead of the residual 'other'.
If prepared with mineral coloring matter extenders
Preparations based on synthetic pigments mixed with Chapter 25/28 mineral products fall under heading 3207.
If for retail-packed small quantities as artist color
Dyes/pigments put up in retail forms (e.g., tubes <1kg) shift to heading 3215 for drawing/printing inks.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include moisture content analysis (<30% water typical for presscake) to distinguish from dry pigments or solutions
• Ensure documentation specifies 'presscake form for pigment dispersion' to avoid reclassification as heading 3208 solutions
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