Pigment Blue 15 Concentrated Dispersion in PVC from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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