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Deflocculated Pigment Yellow 12 Slurry from Japan

Deflocculated aqueous slurry of Pigment Yellow 12 uses dispersants for stable, low-viscosity suspension in water paints. HTS 3204.17.90.46 covers this as aqueous slurry of the named synthetic organic pigment. Excellent for architectural coatings.

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

Disclose dispersant type and concentration (<5%) to avoid chemical preparation reclassification

Test for bacterial contamination in slurries; include preservation agent declaration

Use IBC totes with agitators for long-sea transit to maintain homogeneity