Palomar Blue 15:4 Industrial Pigment

Palomar Blue 15:4 is a cost-effective Pigment Blue 15:4 for plastics coloring, providing opacity and weather resistance. Under HTS 3204.17.60.20 per its classification as synthetic organic Pigment Blue 15:4 in additional U.S. note 3. Ideal for masterbatch production in polyolefins.

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.

3212.10.00.00Lower: 39.7% vs 41.5%

If in nonaqueous dispersion for paint manufacturing

Chapter note excludes pigments dispersed in nonaqueous media from 3204-3206.

3203.00.80.00Lower: 28.1% vs 41.5%

If it's a chemically defined color lake preparation

Coloring matter in the form of lakes goes to heading 3203.

3903.19.00.00Same rate: 41.5%

If chemically modified into a polymer-bound form

Polymer-based preparations shift to Chapter 39 headings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Certify non-luminophore use to stay in 3204; otherwise, 3206 applies

Use HTSUS explanatory notes matching for audit-proof entries

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