Pigment Red 242 for Plastics
Pigment Red 242 offers exceptional migration resistance, making it perfect for coloring polyolefins and PVC compounds in masterbatch production. It is specifically enumerated in HTS 3204.17.40 as a synthetic organic pigment preparation. This pigment maintains color integrity under high processing temperatures.
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This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If based on phthalocyanin structure
Phthalocyanine pigments have dedicated provisions in 3207, separate from other synthetic reds.
If containing additives exceeding pigment preparation limits
Preparations with significant non-coloring additives classify as chemical mixtures in 3824.
If not one of the specifically named pigments
Other synthetic red pigments fall under the residual 3204.19 provision.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include masterbatch formulation details if imported pre-dispersed to confirm it qualifies as a note 3 preparation
• Test for heavy metal content to meet toy safety standards if used in consumer plastics
• Use proper NA/S/1 marking for synthetic coloring matter on commercial invoices
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