Phthalocyanine Blue 15:3 Dry Powder from China
Phthalocyanine Blue 15:3 is a high-performance synthetic organic pigment known for its intense blue color and excellent lightfastness, supplied in dry powder form. It falls under HTS 3204.17.90.02 as a specific pigment blue 15:3 in dry form, used primarily in paints, inks, and plastics. This classification covers synthetic organic coloring matter in its specified physical states.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify pigment purity and batch certification to meet chemical content declarations; ensure packaging prevents moisture absorption for dry powder
• Common pitfall: misclassifying as a preparation if dispersed in media