P.Y. 74 Barium Lake from China
Barium lake of Pigment Yellow 74, an insoluble yellow pigment for automotive coatings and printing inks requiring weather resistance. HTS 3205.00.50.10 covers this as a yellow color lake preparation per note 3, excluding direct dyes. Its barium substrate ensures opacity and bleed resistance.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.5%
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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Test for heavy metal content (barium) per CPSC limits if for consumer paints; declare accurately to avoid Section 301 tariffs
• Provide particle size distribution data to confirm pigment grade vs. dye, preventing misclassification
• Use ISF filings 24 hours pre-loading for air/sea shipments of pigments to mitigate delays