3204.17.90.86/Phthalocyanine Blue Pigment/Germany

Phthalocyanine Blue Pigment from Germany

Phthalocyanine Blue is a synthetic organic pigment known for its high tinting strength and stability, used in paints, inks, and plastics. It falls under HTS 3204.17.90.86 as a synthetic organic coloring pigment and preparation based thereon, not specifically listed elsewhere in the 'other' subcategories. This classification applies to its use as a dispersed pigment preparation for industrial coloring.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%

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Import Tips

• Verify chemical composition via lab analysis to confirm synthetic organic pigment status and avoid reclassification as a dye

• Include Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and technical specs in documentation to prove it's a pigment preparation per Chapter Note 3

• Watch for solvent content; if over 50% volatile organic solvents, it may shift to heading 3208