Perylene Black Pigment from Japan
Perylene Black is a synthetic organic pigment prized for its jet-black color and chemical resistance in printing inks and engineering plastics. It qualifies for HTS 3204.17.90.86 as an unspecified synthetic pigment preparation under note 3 to the chapter. This code covers pigments not fitting specific dye classes like acid or disperse.
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
• Submit Color Index International (CI) number on commercial invoice for customs verification of synthetic organic status
• Avoid bulk packaging that suggests industrial chemical; use pigment-specific labeling to prevent Chapter 28 reclassification
• Test for extender content; if used as paint extender, it may not qualify as 'coloring matter' per chapter notes