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Aquablu 15:3 Waterborne Paint Colorant from Japan

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.

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

• 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