Perylene Black Pigment

Perylene black is a synthetic organic pigment prized for its deep black shade and thermal stability in engineering plastics and printing inks. It is classified under HTS 3204.17.90 for other synthetic organic pigments per chapter note 3. Excluded are pure compounds or retail forms, confirming its fit here.

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.

3212.10.00.00Lower: 39.7% vs 41.5%

If a stamping foil preparation

Chapter defines stamping foils under 3212 as metal/pigment on sheets for printing, not general pigments.

3207.30.00.00Lower: 38.1% vs 41.5%

If preparation based on carotenoid coloring matter

Heading 3207 covers specific natural/synthetic carotenoid-based colorants excluded from 3204.

3903.11.00.00Same rate: 41.5%

If primarily a synthetic polymer coloring resin

Material composition shifts to Chapter 39 if it's a polymer rather than coloring matter preparation.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Submit supplier affidavits on production process to prove it's a pigment preparation, not a separate chemically defined compound

β€’ Check for solvent content; if >50% volatile organic, it may require 3208 classificationβ€”test prior to import

β€’ Use NAICS codes for pigment manufacturing in entry to aid CBP review

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Phthalocyanine Blue Pigment

Phthalocyanine blue is a synthetic organic pigment known for its intense blue color and high stability, used in paints, inks, and plastics. It falls under HTS 3204.17.90 as a synthetic organic pigment and preparation based thereon, not specified as vat, reactive, or acid/fuchsin dyes. This classification covers other pigments derived from synthetic organic coloring matter per chapter note 3.

Quinacridone Red Pigment

Quinacridone red is a high-performance synthetic organic pigment offering vibrant red hues with excellent lightfastness for automotive coatings and plastics. Classified in HTS 3204.17.90 as 'other' synthetic organic pigments and preparations based thereon. It meets chapter note 3 for use in coloring materials, distinct from excluded chemically defined compounds.

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.

Isoindolinone Yellow Pigment

Isoindolinone yellow is a synthetic organic pigment with greenish-yellow shade and chemical resistance for industrial paints and synthetic fibers. It qualifies under HTS 3204.17.90 as other synthetic pigments and preparations. Chapter notes confirm inclusion for coloring any material.

Benzimidazolone Orange Pigment

Benzimidazolone orange pigment provides clean orange shades with good dispersibility in waterborne coatings and inks. Classified in HTS 3204.17.90 for synthetic organic coloring pigments not elsewhere specified. Fits chapter note 3 for preparations used in material coloring.

Pyrrole Red Pigment

Pyrrole red is a transparent synthetic organic pigment for high-end automotive and powder coatings. HTS 3204.17.90 covers this other pigment type based on synthetic coloring matter. Excludes chemically pure compounds per note (a).