P.Y. 74 Barium Lake from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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