Ultramarine Violet Pigment Powder from China

Ultramarine violet is a variant of ultramarine pigment with a reddish-purple hue, chemically similar but heat-treated for color shift. Classified under HTS 3206.41.00.00 as a preparation based on ultramarine, ideal for cosmetics, inks, and high-end coatings.

Duty Rate — China → United States

36.5%

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

Provide color specification sheets and production process details to distinguish from organic violets in heading 3204

Ensure packaging labels clearly state 'inorganic pigment based on ultramarine' to prevent CBP reclassification

Watch for contamination issues; test for heavy metals as cosmetics-bound shipments face stricter FDA entry requirements