Phthalocyanine Blue Paint Paste from China
Paste dispersion of phthalocyanine blue organic pigment in nonaqueous vehicle for industrial paint blending. Classified under HTS 3212.90.00 for synthetic coloring matter dispersions used in enamel production. Chapter notes limit to non-retail, paint-specific forms.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.6%
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
• Include dye index number (e.g
• Pigment Blue 15) in documentation for verification
• Avoid water-based formulations which may classify under different aqueous headings
• Declare as 'intermediate for paints' not finished colorant