Pigment Red 149 Presscake from China
Pigment Red 149 presscake is the wet, high-concentration form used directly in water-based ink and coating formulations. HTS 3204.17.40 includes this specific wet presscake variant of the perylene pigment. It simplifies dispersion processes for manufacturers.
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
• Declare water content percentage accurately as it affects duty value calculation for presscake
• Use refrigerated containers if shipment time exceeds 30 days to prevent drying
• Confirm presscake status with water >20% to avoid dry pigment classification