Pigment Blue 61 Powder
Pigment Blue 61 is a high-performance synthetic organic blue pigment in dry powder form, chemically defined as a polycyclic pigment used primarily for coloring paints, plastics, and inks. It falls under HTS 3204.17.90.06 as a specific synthetic organic pigment and preparation based thereon, distinguished from dyes by its insolubility in common solvents. This classification aligns with Chapter 32 notes excluding chemically defined compounds except for specified headings.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If dispersed in nonaqueous media for paint manufacturing
Chapter note 3 excludes pigments dispersed in liquid/paste form for paints from 3204, moving them to preparations of heading 3212.
If dissolved in volatile organic solvent >50% by weight
Heading 3208 note covers solutions of synthetic products in solvents exceeding 50% weight, shifting from pure pigment classification.
If pre-mixed as chemical preparation with additives >50% non-coloring
If formulated beyond simple coloring preparation per note 3, it becomes a chemical product of heading 3824 rather than Chapter 32 coloring matter.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify pigment purity and CAS number (1325-87-1) on certificates of analysis to confirm classification; ensure SDS includes non-solvent dispersion status to avoid reclassification under 3212
• Common pitfall: mislabeling as a dye shifts to heading 3204.11
Related Products under HTS 3204.17.90.06
Pigment Blue 61 for Automotive Paints
Specialty grade Pigment Blue 61 powder optimized for high-durability automotive coatings, offering excellent lightfastness and weather resistance. Classified under HTS 3204.17.90.06 as 'Pigment blue 61', a synthetic organic pigment not excluded by Chapter 32 notes for chemically defined compounds in this context. Its use in industrial paints confirms pigment status over dye or preparation forms.
High-Chroma Pigment Blue 61 Dispersion Base
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.
Pigment Blue 61 for Plastic Coloration
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.
Industrial Grade Pigment Blue 61
Bulk industrial Pigment Blue 61 meeting strict purity standards for large-scale coating and ink production, insoluble in water and organics. Classified in HTS 3204.17.90.06 per its chemical definition as Pigment blue 61, within synthetic organic pigments not covered by chapter exclusions for dispersions or solvents.