Fast Rubine Red B Paste Presscake from Canada
Fast Rubine Red B is a commercial grade of Pigment Red 57:1 presscake paste used in offset printing inks for its high chroma and bleed resistance. HTS 3204.17.90.18 applies directly to this dry-equivalent presscake form of the specified synthetic pigment. It meets chapter requirements for coloring matter excluding chemically defined compounds.
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
• Include FTIR spectrum in documentation to confirm Pigment Red 57:1 identity; watch for reclassification if presscake dries to powder during shipping; ensure EU REACH pre-registration for barium lake pigments