Aquablu 15:3 Waterborne Paint Colorant

Liquid colorant dispersion using pigment blue 15:3 for architectural water paints. Classified in HTS 3204.17.90.03 as a note 3 preparation for coloring any material, not final paint.

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.

3210.00.00.00Lower: 36.8% vs 41.5%

If vehicle paint ready-mix

Specialized paints for vehicles classify separately from general preparations.

3209.90.00.00Lower: 40.9% vs 41.5%

If based on different synthetic pigment type

Other synthetic organic pigments have distinct subheadings in 3209/3204.

3809.92.50.00Lower: 41% vs 41.5%

If finishing agents with coloring properties

Textile finishing preparations shift to Chapter 38.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify aqueous medium to differentiate from 3212 nonaqueous dispersions

Include end-use statements confirming industrial tinting base, not consumer paint

Maintain solvent content records below chapter note thresholds