Pigment Blue 15:3 (Phthalocyanine) from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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