Pigment Yellow 180 Presscake from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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