Clariant Hostaperm Blue B2R Presscake from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• 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