Benzimidazolone Orange Pigment from Japan
Benzimidazolone Orange pigment offers clean, bright orange shades with excellent alkali resistance for PVC and PP plastics coloring. It is classified in HTS 3204.17.90.86 as other synthetic organic pigments and preparations based thereon. The code applies to its use as tinting agents per chapter note 3.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Use HS explanatory notes references in entry summary to justify 'pigment' vs. 'dye' distinction
• Document solvent-free status to stay within 3204; solvent-heavy preps risk 3208
• Avoid 'colorant' generic terms; specify 'synthetic organic pigment' on all docs