9902.08.59 - Copper phthalocyanine ((Phthalocyanato(2-))-copper), not ready for use as pigment (PCN Blue Crude) (CAS No 147-14-8) (provided for in subheading 3204.17.20)

This HTS code, 9902.08.59, specifically covers crude copper phthalocyanine (PCN Blue Crude) (CAS No 147-14-8) that is not yet ready for use as a pigment. This material, while chemically identified as copper phthalocyanine, is in a raw or intermediate state. Its classification under Chapter 99 indicates a temporary legislative measure or a specific trade agreement provision, and its reference to subheading 3204.17.20 highlights its intended eventual use in the production of pigments.

Distinguishing this code from its potential siblings within the broader HTS system is crucial. Unlike finished pigments that might be classified under headings related to dyes and coloring preparations (such as 3204), this entry pertains to the unrefined chemical compound. It is also distinct from raw chemical materials that might fall under other headings within Chapter 99 or other chapters, due to its specific chemical composition and its explicitly stated status as not ready for pigment use.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories to introduce. Classification decisions for goods falling under 9902.08.59 will therefore focus on verifying the identity of the substance as crude copper phthalocyanine and confirming its unsuitability for immediate application as a pigment, in accordance with the temporary provisions of Chapter 99.