Cyan Blue 15:2 Printing Ink Pigment from China
Cyan Blue 15:2 is a low-viscosity pigment for offset lithography inks, classified as Pigment Blue 15:2 in HTS 3204.17.60.15. Its transparent shade excels in four-color process printing without preparation additives.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Specify 'process cyan' grade and particle size (0.05-0.1 micron) in commercial invoice
• Comply with EPA VOC limits if any solvent traces present in manufacturing
• Ensure not imported as finished ink, which requires 3215 classification