Diarylide Yellow AAOT Pigment from China
Diarylide Yellow AAOT (Pigment Yellow 13) is a strong green-shade yellow pigment with high tinting strength for printing inks and synthetic leather. HTS 3204.17.90.50 covers this exact chemically defined synthetic organic pigment. Provides vibrant color with good lightfastness in solvent-based systems.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include chromatogram confirming AAOT structure and 5102-83-0 CAS; specify tinctorial strength vs. standard
• Prevent aggregation by using anti-caking agents in packaging
• Common pitfall: declaring as 'yellow pigment' without specific PY13 identification triggers scrutiny