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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If in nonaqueous dispersion for paint manufacturing
Chapter note excludes pigments dispersed in nonaqueous media from 3204-3206.
If it's a chemically defined color lake preparation
Coloring matter in the form of lakes goes to heading 3203.
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
Related Products under HTS 3204.17.60.20
Phthalocyanine Blue 15:4 Pigment Powder
Phthalocyanine Blue 15:4 is a high-performance synthetic organic pigment known for its intense blue color, excellent lightfastness, and thermal stability. Classified under HTS 3204.17.60.20 as a specific pigment blue 15:4, it is used primarily in industrial coatings and plastics. Its chemical structure as a chlorinated copper phthalocyanine derivative places it squarely in this tariff subheading for synthetic organic pigments.
Heliogen Blue L 7082 Pigment
Heliogen Blue L 7082 is a commercial grade of Pigment Blue 15:4 from BASF, offering superior dispersibility in solvent-based systems. It falls under HTS 3204.17.60.20 due to its designation as Pigment Blue 15:4, a synthetic organic pigment for automotive coatings. This non-flaky, high-tinting strength powder is ideal for metallic effects.
Irgalite Blue GLVO Pigment 15:4
Irgalite Blue GLVO is a Ciba (BASF) Pigment Blue 15:4 variant with low-viscosity offset properties for printing inks. Classified in HTS 3204.17.60.20 as it matches the precise Pigment Blue 15:4 description in U.S. note 3. Its crystal modification ensures vibrant color in lithographic applications.
Fastogen Blue 15:4 Pigment for Coatings
Fastogen Blue 15:4 from DIC Corporation is a beta-modified phthalocyanine pigment for high-end powder coatings. It is tariffed under HTS 3204.17.60.20 as Pigment Blue 15:4, noted for migration resistance. Synthetic organic structure fits chapter's pigment definition precisely.