Pigment Red 57:1 Flush Color Paste from Japan
A flush paste where Pigment Red 57:1 is pre-dispersed in a varnish medium, designed for easy incorporation into paints and coatings without milling. Classified under HTS 3204.17.90.19 as a synthetic organic pigment preparation per note 3, it's optimized for industrial color matching in automotive and architectural coatings. This form prevents agglomeration and ensures uniform pigmentation.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• ,Comply with REACH or EPA pigment registration; retain batch certificates for customs audits
• Watch for reclassification if solvent content >50%, which moves it to heading 3208 per chapter note