Pigment Red 149 Presscake from Japan
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 — 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
• 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