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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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