Palomar Blue 15:4 Industrial Pigment from Japan
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.
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
• Certify non-luminophore use to stay in 3204; otherwise, 3206 applies
• Use HTSUS explanatory notes matching for audit-proof entries