Diketopyrrolopyrrole (DPP) Scarlet Pigment

DPP scarlet pigment is a modern synthetic organic pigment delivering bright scarlet tones with superior weather resistance for exterior coatings. HTS 3204.17.90 applies to this 'other' pigment based on synthetic coloring matter as per note 3. It avoids exclusions for mastics or retail dyes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China6.5%+35.0%41.5%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico6.5%+10.0%16.5%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada6.5%+10.0%16.5%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany6.5%+10.0%16.5%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan6.5%+10.0%16.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3213.10.00.00Same rate: 41.5%

If a set with colorant artist's colors

Sold as sets with artistic colors (3213), not individual pigments.

3209.90.00.00Lower: 40.9% vs 41.5%

If other coloring preparations not based on synthetic organic matter

If not predominantly synthetic organic coloring matter, falls to 3209 other preparations.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 41.5%

If industrial preparation for non-coloring like UV stabilizer

End-use as non-colorant shifts to chemical preparations in 3824.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Ensure documentation specifies 'coloring pigment' use to differentiate from extenders excluded from 'coloring matter' definition

β€’ For powder forms, confirm no nonaqueous dispersion to stay out of 3824

β€’ Pre-classify via binding ruling if blended with extenders nearing exclusion thresholds

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