Heliogen Blue L 7082 (Pigment Blue 15:1)

Heliogen Blue L 7082 is a commercial grade of Pigment Blue 15:1 from BASF, offering superior dispersibility in solvent-based systems. It falls under HTS 3204.17.60.10 due to its classification as Pigment Blue 15:1 per Color Index and U.S. note 3. Primarily used in automotive coatings and printing inks for vibrant, durable blue hues.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+35.0%41.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇩🇪Germany6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇯🇵Japan6.5%+10.0%16.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3204.17.60Same rate: 41.5%

If not specifically Pigment Blue 15:1 but another 'other' pigment

Broader 'other' synthetic pigments stay in 3204.17.60 but outside the .10 sub for note 3 products.

3210.00.00.00Lower: 36.8% vs 41.5%

If put up in forms for retail sale as a coloring preparation

Chapter exclusions send retail-packed dyes/colorants to 3212, not pure pigments in 3204.

2902.50.00.00Lower: 35% vs 41.5%

If imported as the unfinished chemical base (phthalocyanine precursor)

Unfinished organic compounds fall to chapter 29, before pigment synthesis in 3204.

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Import Tips & Compliance

,Ensure no retail packing, as that would invoke heading 3212 exclusion; ship in industrial bulk packaging

Check for EU REACH compliance docs, as U.S

CBP often requires them for synthetic organic chemicals