Pigment Blue 15:3 (Phthalocyanine) from China
Pigment Blue 15:3 is a chlorinated copper phthalocyanine synthetic pigment widely used in paints, plastics, and textiles. It qualifies for HTS 3204.17.60.85 as an 'other' pigment listed in Additional U.S. Note 3 to Section VI.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include flushing certificate if pre-dispersed to confirm pigment status
• Subject to potential CVD on certain origins; verify with ITC
• Bulk ship to maintain industrial classification