Paris Blue Ceramic Pigment from Japan
Paris blue is a refined hexacyanoferrate pigment for high-temperature ceramic glazes and enamels. Under HTS 3206.49.55.00 as other inorganic coloring preparations based on ferrocyanides. Stable up to 1200°C for porcelain decoration.
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
• Ceramic pigments must have frit compatibility statements; test for glaze defects
• EPA lead/cadmium testing mandatory for dinnerware pigments
• Avoid 3207 if lake-formed; confirm pure inorganic status