Paris Blue Ceramic Pigment from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
13.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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