PV19 Artist Grade Pigment Paste

A concentrated paste of Pigment Violet 19 designed for professional artists' oil and acrylic paints, offering superior tinting strength and weather resistance. Classified under HTS 3204.17.90.35 as a pigment preparation based on synthetic organic coloring matter. Not suitable for retail sale packaging.

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.

3213.10.00.00Same rate: 41.5%

If in sets with colors for artists

Artist color sets containing multiple pigments are classified under 3213 as prepared artist's colors.

3208.90.00.00Lower: 38.2% vs 41.5%

If solution in organic solvent >50% by weight

Per chapter note, solutions of Chapter 39 products in volatile solvents over 50% are under heading 3208.

3802.90.50.00Lower: 39.8% vs 41.5%

If chemically treated as a pesticide dye

Synthetic organic coloring matter used as fungicides or in pesticide formulations moves to Chapter 38.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide SDS and formulation details proving it's a pigment preparation under note 3, not a finished paint

Ensure labeling complies with TSCA for US import; test for heavy metals common in organic pigments

Avoid retail packaging over 100g to prevent shift to heading 3212 consumer packs