High-Chroma Pigment Blue 61 Dispersion Base from China
Concentrated Pigment Blue 61 in minimal aqueous media for easy dispersion in inks and coatings, maintaining pigment insolubility per definition. HTS 3204.17.90.06 covers this as a preparation based on synthetic organic coloring matter per note 3, specifically identified as Pigment blue 61. Excluded forms like nonaqueous paint pastes would shift classification.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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 dispersion media <20% to stay in 3204; include lab analysis proving pigment dominance
• Pitfall: excess solvent pushes to 3208 solutions