Heliogen Blue L 7082 Presscake

Heliogen Blue L 7082 is a commercial grade of Pigment Blue 15:3 in presscake form, a moist paste resulting from the manufacturing process with about 40-50% water content. Classified under HTS 3204.17.90.02 for pigment blue 15:3 presscake, it's ideal for easy dispersion in water-based coatings and inks. This form retains the pigment's stability and tinting strength.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+35.0%41.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇩🇪Germany6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇯🇵Japan6.5%+10.0%16.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3204.19.40.00Lower: 16.5% vs 41.5%

If another blue pigment variant like Beta Blue 15:4

Different phthalocyanine blue modifications have separate subheadings within 3204.17 or 3204.19.

3215.11Lower: 11.8% vs 41.5%

If further processed into printing ink

Finished printing inks based on this pigment are classified in Chapter 32 heading 3215, not raw pigments.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide moisture content analysis to confirm presscake status; use refrigerated shipping if needed to prevent drying

Avoid classifying as dry powder if water exceeds typical levels

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