Pigment Blue 15:3 Masterbatch for Plastics from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Document pigment concentration and carrier resin to prove 3204 classification over plastics
• Use commercial invoices specifying 'coloring preparation' not 'plastic compound'
• Test for dispersion quality to avoid disputes on preparation status