Aqueous Carbon Black Dispersion for Coatings from Germany
Waterborne carbon black pigment concentrate for architectural and industrial coatings. Falls under HTS 3206.49.40.00 as a preparation based on carbon black for coloring any material, explicitly covered by chapter note 3 before paint formulation.
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
• Confirm aqueous nature (<5% VOC) with test reports to avoid solvent-based reclassification
• Label containers 'Coloring Pigment Preparation - Not for Direct Application'
• Watch for EU REACH registration requirements for carbon black imports