Ultramarine Blue Concentrate in PET from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
15.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• 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)