Phthalocyanine Blue Pigment 15:1 from Japan
Phthalocyanine Blue 15:1 is a high-performance synthetic organic pigment known for its intense blue color and excellent lightfastness. Classified under HTS 3204.17.60.10 as a specific pigment blue 15:1, it is used in paints, inks, and plastics. Its chemical structure as a copper phthalocyanine derivative places it distinctly within synthetic organic coloring matter pigments.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify pigment purity and batch certification to meet additional U.S. note 3 to section VI for this specific subheading
• Avoid classifying as a preparation if dispersed in media, as that shifts to other 3204 subheadings; common pitfall for paint-ready forms