Clariant Hostaperm Blue B2R Presscake
Clariant Hostaperm Blue B2R is Pigment Blue 15:3 in presscake form, offering reddish blue shade for automotive coatings. Classified in HTS 3204.17.90.02 as presscake pigment blue 15:3, it provides weatherfastness essential for exterior paints. The presscake format facilitates filtration and washing during production.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If Pigment Blue 15:4 variant
Specific subheadings distinguish between 15:3 and other phthalocyanine blue types like 15:4.
If extended with fillers for paints
Pigments used as extenders in paints may classify under 3209, excluded from pure coloring matter.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Declare shade variation (e.g
• reddish tint) in documentation; test for bacterial growth in moist presscake
• Pitfall: drying out en route changes form to dry powder
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