Phthalocyanine Blue 15:3 Pigment Dispersion

A water-based dispersion of pigment blue 15:3, a synthetic organic phthalocyanine pigment, used in waterborne coatings and paints. It falls under HTS 3204.17.90.03 as a preparation based on pigment blue 15:3, per chapter note 3, for coloring materials in manufacturing.

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.

3212.90.00Lower: 38.1% vs 41.5%

If dispersed in nonaqueous media for paint manufacturing

Chapter note excludes pigments dispersed in nonaqueous media from 3204, directing to 3212 for paint preparations.

3206.50.00.00Same rate: 41.5%

If used as inorganic luminophore preparation

If formulated as a luminophore rather than standard coloring pigment, it shifts to heading 3206.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 41.5%

If chemically defined compound without coloring function

Pure chemical compounds lacking coloring preparation intent fall under Chapter 38 mixtures.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify pigment content exceeds 50% to confirm classification under 3204; provide lab analysis certificates

Ensure no dispersion in nonaqueous media to avoid reclassification to 3212