Phthalocyanine Blue 15:3 Pigment Dispersion from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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