3204.17.90.19 - Preparations based on pigment red 57:1

This HTS category specifically covers preparations based on Pigment Red 57:1. Pigment Red 57:1 is a widely used organic pigment known for its vibrant red hue, often employed in inks, plastics, paints, and coatings. The classification here applies to formulations where this specific pigment is the primary coloring agent, regardless of whether it is presented in a dry powder, paste, or other preparation form, as long as it is not a chemically defined synthetic organic coloring matter itself.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings requires careful attention to the specific pigment identified. For instance, while other categories within 3204.17.90 might cover preparations based on different pigments like Pigment Blue 15:3 or Pigment Green 7, this node is exclusively for those utilizing Pigment Red 57:1. The presence of Pigment Red 57:1 as the principal coloring component is the defining characteristic that differentiates goods classified here from those based on other colored pigments.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS, there are no further subcategories to introduce. Classification at this level is precise and relies on identifying the core ingredient as Pigment Red 57:1 within a preparation. Therefore, any preparation whose primary coloring component is Pigment Red 57:1, and which does not fall under a more specific description, would be classified under HTS code 3204.17.90.19. The focus for classification is the identification of Pigment Red 57:1 within the preparation.