Pigment Yellow 12 Presscake from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• 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