Pigment Red 149 Powder from Germany

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.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

16.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

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