Prussian Blue Pigment from China
Prussian blue is a dark blue iron hexacyanoferrate pigment used in paints, inks, and artist supplies for its intense color and lightfastness. It falls under HTS 3206.49.55.00 as a pigment based on hexacyanoferrates (ferrocyanides). This synthetic inorganic colorant is prized for its historical use in blueprints and modern industrial coatings.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Provide Certificates of Analysis (COA) confirming hexacyanoferrate composition to verify classification under 3206.49.55.00
• Label packages with pigment type, purity, and safety data sheets (SDS) for DOT and EPA compliance during import
• Avoid common pitfall of classifying as general inorganic pigment (3206.10); specify ferrocyanide/ferricyanide basis