Ultramarine Blue Concentrate in PET

Dispersion of synthetic ultramarine blue (sodium aluminum sulfosilicate) in polyethylene terephthalate for bottle and film coloring. HTS 3206.49.10.00 applies to such inorganic pigment concentrates in plastics. FDA-approved for food contact packaging.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.9%+35.0%40.9%
🇲🇽Mexico5.9%+10.0%15.9%
🇨🇦Canada5.9%+10.0%15.9%
🇩🇪Germany5.9%+10.0%15.9%
🇯🇵Japan5.9%+10.0%15.9%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3207.20.00Lower: 39.9% vs 40.9%

If fused silica/quartz-based pigments

Glass from fused silica for luminophores goes to 3207 per chapter note (a).

3907.61.00Higher: 41.5% vs 40.9%

If PET resin primary with pigment additive

Polymers of unsaturated esters like PET take precedence if concentrated.

3206.50.00Higher: 41.5% vs 40.9%

If for other inorganic luminophores not in plastics

Luminophores without plastic dispersion classify separately.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include FDA compliance letters for food-contact grades

Specify carrier resin melt index matching end-use

Avoid classifying as glass luminophore if silica content emphasized (3207)