Phthalocyanine Blue 15:4 Pigment Powder from Japan
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.
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
• Verify pigment purity and batch certification to meet Additional U.S
• Note 3 to Section VI requirements for this specific subheading