Irgalite Blue GLO (Pigment Blue 15:3) from Japan
Irgalite Blue GLO is a low-opacity Pigment Blue 15:3 variant optimized for polypropylene plastics coloring. It matches HTS 3204.17.60.05 as a designated Pigment Blue 15 product. Provides heat stability up to 300°C for masterbatch production.
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
• Include FDA compliance docs if for food-contact plastics
• Test for heavy metal content to meet REACH/EPA standards
• Pitfall: classifying flushed versions as 3212 preparations