Ultramarine-Alternative PV19 Printing Ink Pigment

Synthetic Pigment Violet 19 optimized for flexographic printing inks, offering heat stability up to 280°C and excellent transparency. Classified in HTS 3204.17.90.35 as other synthetic organic pigments and preparations. Replaces natural ultramarine in high-end packaging inks.

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.

3215.11Lower: 11.8% vs 41.5%

If printing ink finished product

Completed printing inks, not base pigments, are classified under heading 3215.

2933.99.97.01Lower: 6.5% vs 41.5%

If imported as pure chemical intermediate

Chemically defined compounds not used as coloring matter go to Chapter 29 per chapter exclusion (a).

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide rub resistance and solvent fastness certificates for CBP verification

Avoid solvent-based dispersions (>50% solvent) which shift to heading 3208

Declare particle size distribution; nano-sized may face nanomaterial regs