Pigment Blue 15 Concentrated Dispersion in PVC from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
15.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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