3204.17.04.05 - Pigment blue 16

This HTS classification covers "Pigment blue 16," a specific type of synthetic organic coloring matter. These substances are chemically defined and used primarily for their coloring properties. As part of Chapter 32, which deals with tanning and dyeing extracts, pigments, paints, and varnishes, this category focuses on individual, chemically distinct blue pigments rather than prepared formulations or broader categories of pigments. The emphasis is on the specific molecular structure and identity of Pigment blue 16 as a synthetic organic compound.

Distinguishing Pigment blue 16 from its sibling categories, such as Pigment orange 31 or Pigment red 144, hinges on its unique chemical composition and resulting color. While all fall under the broader heading of synthetic organic pigments, the HTS system differentiates them based on their specific chemical identity and the hue they impart. This granular distinction is crucial for accurate import and export declarations, ensuring correct duty rates and trade statistics.

As a leaf node in the HTS classification, Pigment blue 16 does not have further subdivisions. This means that any import or export of Pigment blue 16 will be classified directly under this code. Classification at this level relies on verifying the material's identity as Pigment blue 16, often through chemical analysis or supplier documentation, to ensure it aligns with the defined properties of this specific synthetic organic pigment.