Phthalocyanine Blue Pigment Paste from Germany
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 — 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
• 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