New

Ask Wove anything about tariffs.

Try Tariff Assistant

Lithol Rubine 4BP Dry Pigment from Japan

Lithol Rubine 4BP, also known as Pigment Red 57:1, is a high-performance synthetic organic pigment in dry powder form used primarily in printing inks for vibrant magenta colors. It falls under HTS 3204.17.90.18 as it is specifically Pigment Red 57:1 in dry form, classified as a synthetic organic coloring pigment and preparation based thereon per chapter note 3. This barium salt of azo acid dye provides excellent lightfastness and transparency in lithographic applications.

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

• Verify pigment purity and batch certification to meet REACH and FDA color additive regulations if destined for food contact packaging; declare exact form (dry/presscake/slurry) on entry documents to avoid misclassification; ensure MSDS includes solvent content if any traces present to comply with VOC reporting

Lithol Rubine 4BP Dry Pigment from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 3204.17.90.18