Phthalocyanine Blue Pigment from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

16.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

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