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

16.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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