Ultramarine Violet Pigment Powder from Japan
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 — 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
• 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