TiO2 White Pigment Paste from China

Water-based paste of titanium dioxide pigment for dispersion in waterborne coatings and inks. Classified in 3206.19.00.00 as a preparation based on TiO2 coloring matter, allowed under chapter note 3, excluding paint-specific dispersions.

Duty Rate — China → United States

31%

Rate breakdown

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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Declare exact water content; pastes >60% vehicle may classify as 3212 preparations

Use commercial invoices specifying 'pigment preparation' not 'paint base'