Pigment Red 122 (Quinacridone) from China
Pigment Red 122, a quinacridone synthetic organic pigment, provides high-colorfastness for automotive coatings, plastics, and inks. It is covered by HTS 3204.17.60.85 as an 'other' pigment per Additional U.S. Note 3, based on its synthetic organic coloring matter preparation.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Submit lab analysis confirming it's a pigment (insoluble, particulate) vs. dye to CBP for binding ruling if uncertain
• Monitor for antidumping duties on certain Chinese pigments; declare country of origin accurately
• Use bulk industrial packaging to maintain Chapter 32 classification over retail preparations