Ultramarine Blue Pigment from Germany
Ultramarine blue is a synthetic inorganic pigment derived from sulfur-containing sodium aluminosilicates, prized for its vibrant blue color and lightfastness. It falls under HTS 3206.41.00.00 as ultramarine and preparations based thereon, used primarily in paints, plastics, and artists' materials for coloring.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify purity and chemical composition via lab analysis to confirm classification as synthetic ultramarine, avoiding reclassification as natural pigments
• Include Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and Certificates of Analysis in documentation to prove it's a luminophore-capable inorganic coloring matter
• Avoid common pitfalls like mislabeling as organic dyes, which shifts to Chapter 32 headings 3204-3205