Pigment Red 242 for Plastics from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• 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