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.

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.

3206.50.00.00Same rate: 41.5%

If optimized for luminophore or fluorescent applications

Inorganic or synthetic products used as luminophores fall under heading 3206 per chapter note, not standard pigments.

3212.90.00Lower: 38.1% vs 41.5%

If put up in retail packaging under 2 kg

Dyes and coloring matter in forms or packings for retail sale are excluded from this chapter and classified in 3212.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 41.5%

If it's a prepared mixture with additives exceeding simple pigment dispersion

Complex chemical preparations not purely synthetic organic coloring matter go to Chapter 38 as chemical products.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify pigment purity and batch certification to meet Additional U.S

Note 3 to Section VI requirements for this specific subheading