Monastral Green Pigment (Pigment Green 7) from Canada
Monastral Green, a branded Pigment Green 7, is widely used in printing inks for its flow properties and opacity. Under HTS 3204.17.9010, it qualifies as 'Pigment green 7'—a synthetic organic pigment per chapter definitions. It excels in offset and gravure ink formulations.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
16.5%
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
Import Tips
• Submit lab analysis confirming phthalocyanine structure to prevent disputes over 'synthetic organic' status
• Declare exact particle size if micronized, as it affects end-use but not HTS classification
• Avoid combining with extenders that could push into excluded 'oil paint extender' category