Beta Blue 15:4 Industrial Grade from Germany
Beta Blue 15:4 Industrial Grade is a flushable Pigment Blue 15 for powder coatings, under HTS 3204.17.60.05. Provides superior flocculation resistance. Meets chapter definition for synthetic organic coloring matter.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Include MSDS for handling respirable dust
• Verify beta-modification via X-ray diffraction if challenged
• Pitfall: sets with resins classify differently