Perylene Black Pigment from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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