Pigment Blue 61 for Plastic Coloration from Canada
Micronized Pigment Blue 61 powder designed for masterbatch production in thermoplastics like PVC and polypropylene, providing vibrant blue hues with heat stability. Falls precisely under HTS 3204.17.90.06 as the named synthetic organic pigment, compliant with chapter notes excluding only specific dispersions or retail forms.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Certify particle size and heat stability for plastics use; ensure no pre-dispersion to avoid 3212
• Common issue: contamination with dyes reclassifies entire lot