Pigment Yellow 12 Presscake

Pigment Yellow 12 presscake is a wet paste form of this diarylide yellow pigment containing 20-40% solids, used in water-based formulations. Classified under HTS 3204.17.90.46 as the presscake variant of synthetic organic Pigment Yellow 12. It offers high tinting strength for offset printing 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.

3208.10.00.00Lower: 38.7% vs 41.5%

If in aqueous solution with >50% volatile solvent

Chapter note to 3208 covers solutions where solvent exceeds 50% weight, excluding simple presscakes.

3212Lower: 13.1% vs 41.5%

If prepared as paint colorant dispersion

Retail or manufacturing dispersions of pigments exclude from 3204 per chapter note 3.

2841.90.40.00Lower: 28.1% vs 41.5%

If containing metal salts as primary component

Inorganic coloring matters or metal-based pigments classify in Chapter 28, not synthetic organic.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document moisture content (typically 60-80%) and solids percentage to confirm presscake form vs dry or slurry

Use UN-approved packaging for wet pigments to prevent leakage; avoid common misdeclaration as dry powder

Include batch purity certificates (min 95% PY12) and supplier Color Index reference for customs verification

Related Products under HTS 3204.17.90.46

Dry Pigment Yellow 12 Powder

Pigment Yellow 12, also known as diarylide yellow, is a high-performance organic pigment in dry powder form used primarily in inks and coatings. It falls under HTS 3204.17.90.46 as a synthetic organic coloring matter classified specifically as Pigment Yellow 12 in dry form. This azo pigment provides bright yellow hues with excellent lightfastness.

Aqueous Slurry Pigment Yellow 12

Aqueous slurry of Pigment Yellow 12 is a liquid suspension with 30-50% pigment solids in water, ideal for direct addition to waterborne paints. It precisely matches HTS 3204.17.90.46 as the slurry form of this synthetic organic coloring pigment. Provides opaque, vibrant yellow coloration.

Micronized Dry Pigment Yellow 12

Micronized Pigment Yellow 12 dry powder features particle size <1 micron for superior dispersibility in plastics and inks. Falls under HTS 3204.17.90.46 as dry synthetic organic Pigment Yellow 12 coloring matter. Used in high-end offset printing.

High-Strength Pigment Yellow 12 Presscake

High-strength Pigment Yellow 12 presscake achieves 45% solids for efficient ink production with reduced drying energy. Classified specifically under HTS 3204.17.90.46 as presscake form of synthetic Pigment Yellow 12. Delivers intense yellow shades.

Deflocculated Pigment Yellow 12 Slurry

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.

Transparent Pigment Yellow 12 Dry

Transparent grade dry Pigment Yellow 12 powder creates clean, see-through yellow tints in metallics and clears. Specifically under HTS 3204.17.90.46 as dry form synthetic organic Pigment Yellow 12. Ideal for automotive refinish.