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
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
• 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