9902.08.62 - Mixture of nonchlorinated copper phthalocyanine blue crude not ready for use as pigment (CAS No. 147-14-8) (30–40 percent by weight) and chlorinated copper phthalocyanine blue crude not ready for use as pigment (CAS No. 68987-63-3) (60–70 percent by weight) (provided for in subheading 3204.17.60)

This HTS classification, 9902.08.62, specifically covers a mixture of nonchlorinated and chlorinated copper phthalocyanine blue crude. These are not yet refined for use as pigments, meaning they are in an intermediate state of production. The mixture's composition is defined by the weight percentages of its components: 30-40% nonchlorinated copper phthalocyanine blue crude (CAS No. 147-14-8) and 60-70% chlorinated copper phthalocyanine blue crude (CAS No. 68987-63-3). This precise formulation and the crude, unready-for-pigment status are key identifiers for this classification.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings at the HTS Database Root level is crucial for accurate classification. The sibling categories generally encompass live animals, such as horses, cattle, swine, sheep, goats, and poultry. In stark contrast, 9902.08.62 deals with chemical compounds, specifically an organic pigment precursor. The fundamental difference lies in the nature of the goods: living organisms versus manufactured chemical substances. This highlights the broad scope of the HTS, encompassing diverse categories from agriculture to industrial chemicals.

As this node represents a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories to detail. Therefore, the focus for classification under 9902.08.62 is on meticulously verifying the physical and chemical characteristics of the imported goods against the descriptive criteria provided. Importers and customs brokers must ensure the mixture's precise composition and its "not ready for use as pigment" status are accurately represented in documentation. The reference to subheading 3204.17.60 provides a direct link to the primary classification for these types of materials, indicating that this Chapter 99 provision likely represents a temporary modification or restriction related to that more general heading.