Phthalocyanine Blue 15:3 Dry Powder from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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