Pigment Yellow 12 Plastic Colorant Masterbatch

A concentrated masterbatch of Pigment Yellow 12 in polyethylene carrier resin for coloring plastics during extrusion. Classified under HTS 3204.17.90.47 as a preparation based on pigment yellow 12 for use in manufacturing colored plastic products. It provides high tinting strength and dispersion stability.

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.

3901.10.10.00Same rate: 41.5%

If polymer content dominates and sold as resin

High polymer carrier pellets may classify as polyethylene resins under Chapter 39 rather than coloring preparations.

3206.50.00.00Same rate: 41.5%

If contains inorganic luminophores or metal flakes

Preparations with inorganic coloring components shift to 3206 per chapter notes.

3212.10.00.00Lower: 39.7% vs 41.5%

If in nonaqueous paste/liquid for direct paint use

Dispersions in nonaqueous media for paint manufacture exclude from 3204 per chapter note.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include let-down ratio instructions and pigment concentration data; test for FDA compliance if for food-contact plastics; avoid bulk packaging that suggests Chapter 39 classification

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