Carbon Black Pigment Preparation
Synthetic organic treated carbon black (e.g., Pigment Black 7 variant) in dispersion for plastics. HTS 3204.17.60 applies as preparation based on synthetic coloring matter per U.S. note 3. Note excludes pure elements but covers preparations.
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More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If pure elemental carbon black without organic preparation
Separate chemically defined elements excluded from chapter 32 per note (a), go to chapter 28.
If for retail sale as stamping foils
Specific foil preparations with metal/pigment binders classify under 3212 definition.
If industrial mixtures not primarily coloring
Preparations lacking predominant coloring function fall outside chapter 32.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm 'synthetic organic' treatment distinguishes from chapter 28 inorganic carbon black
• Provide dispersion medium analysis; >50% solvent shifts to 3208
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Benzimidazolone Orange Dispersion
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Isoindolinone Yellow Pigment
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Pigment Red 122 Dispersion
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Quinacridone Violet Pigment Powder
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