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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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