Diketopyrrolopyrrole (DPP) Scarlet Pigment from China
DPP Scarlet is an advanced synthetic organic pigment delivering vibrant red shades with superior weatherfastness for exterior coatings. Under HTS 3204.17.90.86 as 'other' pigments and preparations based on synthetic organic coloring matter per note 3. Its classification reflects insolubility and use in dispersed form.
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
• Provide manufacturer's technical data sheet confirming it's a pigment (not dye) with particle size specs
• Declare end-use applications (e.g
• paints vs. textiles) to preempt alternative classification challenges