3204.17.04.85 - Other

This HTS classification, 3204.17.04.85, falls under the broader category of synthetic organic pigments and preparations. It specifically covers "Other" pigments within the list of specified Pigment Black 1, Pigment Blues, Pigment Browns, Pigment Greens, Pigment Oranges, Pigment Reds, Pigment Violets, and Pigment Yellows. This "Other" designation is crucial as it acts as a residual category for any synthetic organic pigments that are chemically defined and fall within this group but are not explicitly enumerated with their own distinct HTS subheadings.

To distinguish this category from its siblings, it's important to understand that the preceding subheadings at this level are designated for specific named pigments. For instance, sibling categories might exist for "Pigment Blue 16" (3204.17.04.05) or "Pigment Orange 31" (3204.17.04.15). Therefore, 3204.17.04.85 is used when a pigment, though fitting the definition of a synthetic organic coloring matter and aligning with the listed pigments in terms of chemical structure and function, does not have its own dedicated subheading. It acts as a catch-all for any qualifying pigment that doesn't fit into a more specific sibling entry.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories to introduce. The classification is concluded at this level. The primary consideration for classifying goods under 3204.17.04.85, therefore, is to determine if a synthetic organic pigment is chemically defined, intended for use as a coloring matter, and is not specifically listed with its own subheading within the parent category of pigments. If a pigment meets these criteria, it would be classified under this "Other" provision.