Pigment Yellow 12 Presscake from Japan
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 — 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
• 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