High-Chroma Pigment Blue 61 Dispersion Base from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document dispersion media <20% to stay in 3204; include lab analysis proving pigment dominance
• Pitfall: excess solvent pushes to 3208 solutions