Pigment Red 149 Dispersion for Plastics from Japan
A water-based dispersion of Pigment Red 149 at 40% concentration, designed for masterbatch production in polyolefin plastics. Classified under HTS 3204.17.90.25 as a preparation based on synthetic organic pigment per Note 3 to Chapter 32. It maintains pigment insolubility for high-color strength in injection molding applications.
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
• Provide lab reports showing pigment-to-vehicle ratio to prove it's a Note 3 preparation, preventing shift to paint preparations in 3210 or 3212
• Ensure containers are industrial-sized (e.g
• 25kg drums) with bulk labeling to avoid retail packing misclassification