3204.17.90.03/Aquablu 15:3 Waterborne Paint Colorant/Japan

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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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