Phthalocyanine Blue 15:3 Pigment Dispersion from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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