Cyan Blue 15:2 Printing Ink Pigment from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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