Pigment Yellow 180 Presscake from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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