Diarylide Yellow AAOT Pigment from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

16.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

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