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Lampblack Preparation for Artist Paints from Japan

Traditional lampblack (carbon black) dispersed in linseed oil for oil paint manufacturing. HTS 3206.49.40.00 covers this as inorganic coloring preparation.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Distinguish from finished artists' colors in 3213

• Organic solvent content documentation required

• Lightfastness ratings should be provided