Ultramarine-Alternative PV19 Printing Ink Pigment from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• 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