Phthalocyanine Blue Pigment (Pigment Blue 15) from China
Phthalocyanine Blue 15 is a synthetic organic blue pigment known for its high tinting strength and thermal stability, chemically defined as copper phthalocyanine. It falls under HTS 3204.17.60.05 as a specific pigment blue 15 product described in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI. Widely used in paints and plastics for vibrant, lightfast color.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.5%
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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Verify the pigment's chemical identity via Certificate of Analysis to confirm it matches Pigment Blue 15 specifications
• Ensure packaging complies with hazardous material regulations if dust-prone
• Common pitfall: misclassifying as a dye preparation without pigment base confirmation