3204.17.40.30 - Pigment red 214

This HTS category encompasses specific red organic pigments, most notably Pigment Red 214. These are synthetic organic coloring matters, chemically defined and used to impart color. Their primary application is as colorants in various industries, including inks, plastics, paints, and coatings, where specific color properties and lightfastness are required. The "chemically defined" aspect signifies that their molecular structure is precisely known and reproducible.

The distinction between this category and its sibling, 3204.17.40.15, lies in the specific pigment identification. While both are classified under "Isoindolenine red pigment; Pigment red 214, 242, 254; Pigment red 149 dry and pigment red 149 presscake; and Pigment yellow 155, 183," this particular subcategory is dedicated solely to Pigment Red 214. This precise enumeration ensures accurate tariff application for this distinct pigment.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subdivisions for this specific classification. Classification decisions at this level rely on accurately identifying the product as Pigment Red 214, differentiating it from other named pigments within the broader group and from the "Other" category at the same level, which would cover any other isoindolenine red pigments not explicitly listed.