Micronized Pigment Violet 23 from Japan
Micronized Pigment Violet 23 features ultra-fine particles for superior flow in coatings, classified as Pigment Violet 23 under HTS 3204.17.90.40. It maintains insolubility and color purity as a synthetic organic pigment.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Include micronization specs in invoice to justify 'other' subheading vs crude
• Test for heavy metals; EPA may require additional declarations
• Avoid bulk chemical manifests; specify as coloring matter for Chapter 32