Pigment Red 149 Powder

Pigment Red 149 is a high-performance synthetic organic pigment in powder form, chemically defined as perylene-based coloring matter used for tinting plastics and coatings. It falls under HTS 3204.17.90.25 as a specific pigment red variant not covered by other subheadings in the pigments category. This non-soluble colorant provides excellent lightfastness and heat stability for industrial applications.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+35.0%41.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇩🇪Germany6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇯🇵Japan6.5%+10.0%16.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3204.16.30Same rate: 41.5%

If classified as a pigment violet rather than red

Similar perylene structures may shift to violet subheadings based on exact hue and C.I. name, changing the color-specific classification within pigments.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 41.5%

If pre-dispersed in a solvent or resin binder exceeding pigment content

Preparations based on pigments but formulated as chemical dispersions for paint manufacturing fall under mixtures in Chapter 38, not pure coloring matter.

3212.90.00Lower: 38.1% vs 41.5%

If put up in retail packaging under 50g for hobbyist use

Dyes and pigments in forms or packings for retail sale (e.g., artist sets) are excluded from Chapter 32 headings per chapter notes and go to heading 3212.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify chemical purity and CAS number (4948-15-6) via Certificate of Analysis to confirm classification under 3204.17.90.25 and avoid reclassification as a dye

Include Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and pigment dispersion test results in documentation to demonstrate it's a pigment, not a soluble dye preparation

Watch for common pitfalls like mislabeling as a general 'red pigment' which could trigger audits; specify 'Pigment Red 149' explicitly on invoices