Clariant Hostaperm Blue B2R Presscake from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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