Chinese Blue Hexacyanoferrate Pigment

Chinese blue, a ferrocyanide-based pigment similar to Prussian blue, used in ceramics and textiles. Falls under HTS 3206.49.55.00 as other inorganic coloring preparations derived from hexacyanoferrates. Known for heat stability in high-fire glazes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.7%+35.0%38.7%
🇲🇽Mexico3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇨🇦Canada3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇩🇪Germany3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇯🇵Japan3.7%+10.0%13.7%

Alternative Classifications

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

3206.50.00.00Higher: 41.5% vs 38.7%

If based on zinc oxide rather than iron hexacyanoferrates

Other inorganic pigments have dedicated 3206 subheadings.

6903.20.00.00Lower: 35% vs 38.7%

If already incorporated into finished ceramic color bodies

Refractory ceramic colors classify in Chapter 69, not raw pigments.

3213.10.00.00Higher: 41.5% vs 38.7%

If for colorants set in durable medium for artists' colors

Artist color sets in Chapter 32 headings like 3213 exclude loose pigments.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Ceramic pigments need heat-stability declarations; include application test data

Ensure no organic binders exceeding note 3 limits to stay in 3206

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Paris Blue Ceramic Pigment

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Hexacyanoferrate Luminophore Powder

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