3204.17.90.02Pigment blue 15:3, dry, presscake or aqueous slurry
HTS Code 3204.17.90.02 covers any article best defined as Products of the Chemical or Allied IndustriesTanning or dyeing extracts; dyes, pigments, paints, varnishes, putty and masticsSynthetic organic coloring matter, whether or not chemically defined; preparations as specified in note 3 to this chapter based on synthetic organic coloring matter; synthetic organic products of a kind used as fluorescent brightening agents or as luminophores, whether or not chemically defined:Synthetic organic coloring matter and preparations based thereon as specified in note 3 to this chapter:Pigments and preparations based thereon:Other:OtherPigment blue 15:3, dry, presscake or aqueous slurry in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
Estimated Duty on 3204.17.90.02
$10,000.00 by ocean, entered Oct 22, 2026
- Total duty
- 44%
- $4,400.00 on this shipment
- Fees
- 0.47%
- MPF + HMF · $47.14
- Duty + fees
- 44.47%
- Payable to CBP
- Landed cost
- $14,447.14
- On $10,000.00 customs value
- Base duty6.5%
- Section 301 – China25%
- Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%
- Customs fees0.47%
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Base Duty Rates for 3204.17.90.02
Set at 3204.17.90 in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule
- General Rate of Duty
- 6.5%
- Special Rate of Duty
- Free
- A+AUBHCLCODEILJOKRLMAOMPPAPESSG
- Column 2 (Non-NTR)
- 72%
- Units of Quantity
- kg
- China44%
- Mexico16.5%
- Canada16.5%
- Vietnam19%
- Germany10%
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US Import Duty on HTS 3204.17.90.02 by Country of Origin
As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of pigment blue 15:3, dry, presscake or aqueous slurry (HTS 3204.17.90.02) from China pay 44% in duties: the 6.5% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%). Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total is 10%, from Germany, Taiwan and 3 more.
| Country of origin | Base rate | Additional tariffs | Total duty |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 6.5% |
| 44%12.5% with Intermediate chemicals for dyes and related appendix |
| Mexico | 6.5% |
| 16.5%0% with USMCA |
| Canada | 6.5% |
| 16.5%0% with USMCA |
| Vietnam | 6.5% |
| 19%12.5% with Intermediate chemicals for dyes and related appendix |
| Germany | 6.5% |
| 10% |
| Japan | 6.5% |
| 12.5% |
| South Korea | 6.5% |
| 12.5% |
| Taiwan | 6.5% |
| 10% |
| India | 6.5% |
| 16.5%10% with Intermediate chemicals for dyes and related appendix |
| Ireland | 6.5% |
| 10% |
| Italy | 6.5% |
| 10% |
| Switzerland | 6.5% |
| 12.5% |
| Thailand | 6.5% |
| 19%12.5% with Intermediate chemicals for dyes and related appendix |
| Malaysia | 6.5% |
| 16.5%10% with Intermediate chemicals for dyes and related appendix |
| United Kingdom | 6.5% |
| 16.5%10% with Intermediate chemicals for dyes and related appendix |
| France | 6.5% |
| 10% |
| Indonesia | 6.5% |
| 16.5%10% with Intermediate chemicals for dyes and related appendix |
| Brazil | 6.5% |
| 44%37.5% with Intermediate chemicals for dyes and related appendix |
| Bangladesh | 6.5% |
| 16.5%10% with Intermediate chemicals for dyes and related appendix |
| Cambodia | 6.5% |
| 16.5%10% with Intermediate chemicals for dyes and related appendix |
Duty from each country, in words
- As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of pigment blue 15:3, dry, presscake or aqueous slurry (HTS 3204.17.90.02) from China pay 44% in duties: the 6.5% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%). With Intermediate chemicals for dyes and related appendix, qualifying goods pay 12.5%.
- As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of pigment blue 15:3, dry, presscake or aqueous slurry (HTS 3204.17.90.02) from Mexico pay 16.5% in duties: the 6.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
- As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of pigment blue 15:3, dry, presscake or aqueous slurry (HTS 3204.17.90.02) from Canada pay 16.5% in duties: the 6.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
- As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of pigment blue 15:3, dry, presscake or aqueous slurry (HTS 3204.17.90.02) from Vietnam pay 19% in duties: the 6.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%). With Intermediate chemicals for dyes and related appendix, qualifying goods pay 12.5%.
- As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of pigment blue 15:3, dry, presscake or aqueous slurry (HTS 3204.17.90.02) from Germany pay 10% in duties: the 6.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (3.5%).
- As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of pigment blue 15:3, dry, presscake or aqueous slurry (HTS 3204.17.90.02) from Japan pay 12.5% in duties: the 6.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (6%).
- As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of pigment blue 15:3, dry, presscake or aqueous slurry (HTS 3204.17.90.02) from South Korea pay 12.5% in duties: the 6.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (6%).
- As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of pigment blue 15:3, dry, presscake or aqueous slurry (HTS 3204.17.90.02) from Taiwan pay 10% in duties: the 6.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (3.5%).
- As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of pigment blue 15:3, dry, presscake or aqueous slurry (HTS 3204.17.90.02) from India pay 16.5% in duties: the 6.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With Intermediate chemicals for dyes and related appendix, qualifying goods pay 10%.
- As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of pigment blue 15:3, dry, presscake or aqueous slurry (HTS 3204.17.90.02) from Ireland pay 10% in duties: the 6.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (3.5%).
- As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of pigment blue 15:3, dry, presscake or aqueous slurry (HTS 3204.17.90.02) from Italy pay 10% in duties: the 6.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (3.5%).
- As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of pigment blue 15:3, dry, presscake or aqueous slurry (HTS 3204.17.90.02) from Switzerland pay 12.5% in duties: the 6.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (6%).
- As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of pigment blue 15:3, dry, presscake or aqueous slurry (HTS 3204.17.90.02) from Thailand pay 19% in duties: the 6.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%). With Intermediate chemicals for dyes and related appendix, qualifying goods pay 12.5%.
- As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of pigment blue 15:3, dry, presscake or aqueous slurry (HTS 3204.17.90.02) from Malaysia pay 16.5% in duties: the 6.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With Intermediate chemicals for dyes and related appendix, qualifying goods pay 10%.
- As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of pigment blue 15:3, dry, presscake or aqueous slurry (HTS 3204.17.90.02) from United Kingdom pay 16.5% in duties: the 6.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With Intermediate chemicals for dyes and related appendix, qualifying goods pay 10%.
- As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of pigment blue 15:3, dry, presscake or aqueous slurry (HTS 3204.17.90.02) from France pay 10% in duties: the 6.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (3.5%).
- As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of pigment blue 15:3, dry, presscake or aqueous slurry (HTS 3204.17.90.02) from Indonesia pay 16.5% in duties: the 6.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With Intermediate chemicals for dyes and related appendix, qualifying goods pay 10%.
- As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of pigment blue 15:3, dry, presscake or aqueous slurry (HTS 3204.17.90.02) from Brazil pay 44% in duties: the 6.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Brazil (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%). With Intermediate chemicals for dyes and related appendix, qualifying goods pay 37.5%.
- As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of pigment blue 15:3, dry, presscake or aqueous slurry (HTS 3204.17.90.02) from Bangladesh pay 16.5% in duties: the 6.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With Intermediate chemicals for dyes and related appendix, qualifying goods pay 10%.
- As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of pigment blue 15:3, dry, presscake or aqueous slurry (HTS 3204.17.90.02) from Cambodia pay 16.5% in duties: the 6.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With Intermediate chemicals for dyes and related appendix, qualifying goods pay 10%.
Duties on goods entered Oct 22, 2026 at the general rate (Column 2 where it applies), with tariff data verified through 2026 HTS Revision 20. Totals are before customs fees (MPF, HMF) and any antidumping or countervailing duties. Some tariffs and exemptions depend on details such as metal content or end use, which the calculator asks about. See US tariffs for every country.
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Top Origins: Countries the US Imports HTS 3204.17.90.02 From
In 2025 the US imported $16M of pigment blue 15:3, dry, presscake or aqueous slurry (HTS 3204.17.90.02), down 2% on 2024, mostly from India (88%), South Korea (5%) and Japan (5%). Each country's total duty today is shown beside its imports.
| Country of origin | US imports, 2025 | Share | vs 2024 | Total duty today |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | $14M | 88% | 1% | 16.5%10% with Intermediate chemicals for dyes and related appendix |
| South Korea | $830K | 5% | 123% | 12.5% |
| Japan | $747K | 5% | 109% | 12.5% |
| China | $230K | 1% | 83% | 44%12.5% with Intermediate chemicals for dyes and related appendix |
| Germany | $127K | 1% | 123% | 10% |
| United Kingdom | $70K | 0% | 5% | 16.5%10% with Intermediate chemicals for dyes and related appendix |
| Mexico | $18K | 0% | 42% | 16.5%0% with USMCA |
| Indonesia | $14K | 0% | 22% | 16.5%10% with Intermediate chemicals for dyes and related appendix |
| Colombia | $3K | 0% | New | 19%12.5% with Intermediate chemicals for dyes and related appendix |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, general imports. Duty on a $10,000 ocean shipment entered today, before customs fees. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
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What does HTS code 3204.17.90.02 cover?
HTS code 3204.17.90.02 covers pigment blue 15:3, dry, presscake or aqueous slurry, classified under Chapter 32 (Tanning or dyeing extracts; dyes, pigments, paints, varnishes, putty and mastics) in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. The general duty rate is 6.5%.
What is the duty rate for HTS 3204.17.90.02?
The general (Column 1) rate of duty for HTS 3204.17.90.02 is 6.5%. Goods that qualify for a trade program can enter at the special rate: Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,L,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG). The Column 2 rate, for countries without normal trade relations, is 72%. Additional Chapter 99 tariffs, such as Section 301 and Section 232, can apply on top depending on the country of origin.
What is the US tariff on pigment blue 15:3, dry, presscake or aqueous slurry (HTS 3204.17.90.02) from China?
As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of pigment blue 15:3, dry, presscake or aqueous slurry (HTS 3204.17.90.02) from China pay 44% in duties: the 6.5% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
What is the US tariff on pigment blue 15:3, dry, presscake or aqueous slurry (HTS 3204.17.90.02) from Vietnam?
As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of pigment blue 15:3, dry, presscake or aqueous slurry (HTS 3204.17.90.02) from Vietnam pay 19% in duties: the 6.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%). Goods that qualify for Intermediate chemicals for dyes and related appendix pay 12.5%.
What is the US tariff on pigment blue 15:3, dry, presscake or aqueous slurry (HTS 3204.17.90.02) from Mexico?
As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of pigment blue 15:3, dry, presscake or aqueous slurry (HTS 3204.17.90.02) from Mexico pay 16.5% in duties: the 6.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). Goods that qualify for USMCA pay 0%.
Where does the US import HTS 3204.17.90.02 from?
In 2025 the US imported $16M of pigment blue 15:3, dry, presscake or aqueous slurry under HTS 3204.17.90.02, mostly from India (88%), South Korea (5%) and Japan (5%), according to U.S. Census Bureau import data.
Which country has the lowest US duty on HTS 3204.17.90.02?
Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total duty on HTS 3204.17.90.02 is 10%, from Germany, Taiwan and 3 more, as of the tariffs in effect on 2026-10-22.
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