Perylene Black Pigment from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Submit supplier affidavits on production process to prove it's a pigment preparation, not a separate chemically defined compound
• Check for solvent content; if >50% volatile organic, it may require 3208 classification—test prior to import
• Use NAICS codes for pigment manufacturing in entry to aid CBP review