Phthalocyanine Blue Pigment Paste from Canada
Paste form of C.I. Pigment Blue 15:3 (phthalocyanine), dispersed in resin for paint manufacturing. Falls under HTS 3204.17.60 as a pigment preparation listed in U.S. note 3 to section VI. Synthetic organic base distinguishes it from inorganic pigments.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
16.5%
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
Import Tips
• Submit technical data sheet confirming pigment type and preparation aligns with note 3 specifications
• Avoid misdeclaration as dye (3204.11-3204.16); pigments are solid colorants not soluble
• Watch for stability claims; unstable diazonium mixtures may require heading 3204 general