Beta Phthalo Blue 15:3 Ink Concentrate
A high-concentration paste of pigment blue 15:3 (beta form) for flexographic printing inks. Classified under HTS 3204.17.90.03 as a preparation based on this specific synthetic pigment for coloring any material.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If ready-mixed printing ink for retail sale
Fully formulated inks for immediate use shift from pigment preparations to 3215.
If solvent-based with >50% volatile organic solvent
Chapter note places solvent-heavy solutions of polymers with coloring matter in 3208.
If primarily polystyrene-based color concentrate
Material composition dominated by synthetic polymers reclassifies to Chapter 39 plastics.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• ,Avoid retail packaging over 8kg to prevent 3212 classification
• Certify synthetic organic origin to comply with heading 3204 requirements
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Pigment Blue 15:3 Masterbatch for Plastics
A let-down masterbatch containing 40% pigment blue 15:3 in polyethylene carrier for coloring plastic products. It qualifies under HTS 3204.17.90.03 as a preparation based on synthetic organic coloring matter.
Aquablu 15:3 Waterborne Paint Colorant
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Phthalo Blue 15:3 Flush Color for Offset Printing
Flushed pigment preparation of blue 15:3 directly from milling, used in lithographic inks. HTS 3204.17.90.03 covers this synthetic coloring matter preparation.
Blue 15:3 Textile Pigment Paste
Thickened paste of pigment blue 15:3 for pigment printing on fabrics. It is a preparation based on synthetic organic coloring matter under HTS 3204.17.90.03.
Fastogen Blue 15:3 Automotive Tint Base
DIC Fastogen pigment blue 15:3 preparation for automotive refinish tinting systems. HTS 3204.17.90.03 applies to this synthetic pigment coloring preparation.
Palomar Blue 15:3 Universal Colorant
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