Pigment Blue 15 Concentrated Dispersion in PVC
A highly concentrated dispersion of Pigment Blue 15 (phthalocyanine blue) in polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic material, used as a masterbatch for coloring plastics. It falls under HTS 3206.49.10.00 as a concentrated dispersion of inorganic pigments in plastics materials, per chapter note 3. This preparation is specifically for tinting thermoplastic resins during extrusion or molding.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If dispersed in nonaqueous media for paint manufacturing
Chapter note 3 excludes pigments dispersed in nonaqueous media used for paints from heading 3206.
If sold as PVC resin with incidental pigment <20% concentration
Low pigment content may classify as primary PVC plastic rather than pigment preparation.
If for industrial chemical preparations not specifically for coloring
If not principally used as coloring matter, falls under chemical preparations of heading 3824.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify pigment concentration exceeds 40% by weight to qualify as 'concentrated' dispersion; provide lab analysis certificates
• Ensure SDS and technical data sheets confirm dispersion in plastics material, not aqueous or solvent-based media
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