European Union tariff line 3204 17 00 51: Colourant C.I. Pigment Yellow 174 (CAS RN 78952-72-4) and preparations based thereon with a colourant C.I. Pigment Yellow 174 content of 50 % or more by weight
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Key facts
- Tariff line
- 3204 17 00 51
- Covers
- Synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon as specified in note 3 to this chapter, pigments and preparations based thereon, colourant C.I. Pigment Yellow 174 (CAS RN 78952-72-4) and preparations based thereon with a colourant C.I. Pigment Yellow 174 content of 50 % or more by weight
- Duty (MFN)
- 6.5%
- Preferential rates
- From 0% (56 programmes or origins)
- Additional duties
- None recorded
- Restrictions
- None recorded
- Import VAT/GST in the European Union
- VAT 21%
- De minimis in the European Union
- Flat €3 duty up to €150; tax always charged
- Tariff
- European Union
- HS subheading
- 3204.17
Summary
In the European Union tariff, line 3204 17 00 51 covers synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon as specified in note 3 to this chapter, pigments and preparations based thereon, colourant C.I. Pigment Yellow 174 (CAS RN 78952-72-4) and preparations based thereon with a colourant C.I. Pigment Yellow 174 content of 50 % or more by weight. The general (MFN) duty rate is 6.5%. It falls under HS subheading 3204.17 in heading 32.04 (chapter 32).
What this line covers
In the European Union tariff, line 3204 17 00 51 covers synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon as specified in note 3 to this chapter, pigments and preparations based thereon, colourant C.I. Pigment Yellow 174 (CAS RN 78952-72-4) and preparations based thereon with a colourant C.I. Pigment Yellow 174 content of 50 % or more by weight.
Its legal text is “Colourant C.I. Pigment Yellow 174 (CAS RN 78952-72-4) and preparations based thereon with a colourant C.I. Pigment Yellow 174 content of 50 % or more by weight”, read under “Synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon as specified in note 3 to this chapter” and “Pigments and preparations based thereon”.
How it is structured
It falls under HS subheading 3204.17 in heading 32.04 (chapter 32). The first six digits are the Harmonized System code; the 4 digits after them are added by the European Union tariff.
- Chapter 32
- Tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints and varnishes; putty and other mastics; inks
- Heading 32.04
- Synthetic organic colouring matter, whether or not chemically defined; preparations as specified in note 3 to this chapter based on synthetic organic colouring matter; synthetic organic products of a kind used as fluorescent brightening agents or as luminophores, whether or not chemically defined
- Subheading 3204.17
- Synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon as specified in note 3 to this chapter
- Within the subheading
- Pigments and preparations based thereon
- Line 3204 17 00 51
- Colourant C.I. Pigment Yellow 174 (CAS RN 78952-72-4) and preparations based thereon with a colourant C.I. Pigment Yellow 174 content of 50 % or more by weight
Duty
The general (MFN) duty rate is 6.5%.
The rate is published on 3204 17 00 00.
Duty-free entry applies to goods that qualify under 5 programmes, and to goods from 49 origins.
A preferential rate of 2.2% applies to goods from GSP - General arrangements.
A preferential rate of 5.2% applies to goods from Mercosur.
| Preferential rate | Programme or origin |
|---|---|
| 0% | EU-Switzerland agreement: re-imported goods (1007) |
| 0% | CARIFORUM (1033) |
| 0% | Eastern and Southern Africa States (1034) |
| 0% | SADC EPA (1035) |
| 0% | Preferential origin in accordance with the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Union and the Kingdom of Morocco on the amendment of Protocols 1 and 4 to the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member St… (2000) |
| 0% | GSP-EBA (Special arrangement for the least-developed countries - Everything But Arms) (2005) |
| 0% | EEA - European Economic Area (2012) |
| 0% | GSP+ (incentive arrangement for sustainable development and good governance) (2027) |
| 0% | OCTs (Overseas Countries and Territories) (2080) |
| 0% | Central America (2200) |
| 0% | Albania (AL) |
| 0% | Bosnia and Herzegovina (BA) |
| 0% | Canada (CA) |
| 0% | Switzerland (CH) |
| 0% | Côte d'Ivoire (CI) |
| 0% | Chile (CL) |
| 0% | Cameroon (CM) |
| 0% | Colombia (CO) |
| 0% | Algeria (DZ) |
| 0% | Ecuador (EC) |
| 0% | Egypt (EG) |
| 0% | Fiji (FJ) |
| 0% | Faroe Islands (FO) |
| 0% | United Kingdom (GB) |
| 0% | Georgia (GE) |
| 0% | Ghana (GH) |
| 0% | Israel (IL) |
| 0% | Jordan (JO) |
| 0% | Japan (JP) |
| 0% | Kenya (KE) |
| 0% | South Korea (KR) |
| 0% | Lebanon (LB) |
| 0% | Morocco (MA) |
| 0% | Moldova (MD) |
| 0% | Montenegro (ME) |
| 0% | North Macedonia (MK) |
| 0% | Mexico (MX) |
| 0% | New Zealand (NZ) |
| 0% | Peru (PE) |
| 0% | Papua New Guinea (PG) |
| 0% | Palestine (PS) |
| 0% | Solomon Islands (SB) |
| 0% | Singapore (SG) |
| 0% | Syria (SY) |
| 0% | Tunisia (TN) |
| 0% | Ukraine (UA) |
| 0% | United States (US) |
| 0% | Vietnam (VN) |
| 0% | Samoa (WS) |
| 0% | a group of origins (TARIC area XC) (XC) |
| 0% | Kosovo (XK) |
| 0% | a group of origins (TARIC area XL) (XL) |
| 0% | Serbia (XS) |
| 0% | South Africa (ZA) |
| 2.2% | GSP - General arrangements (2020) |
| 5.2% | Mercosur (5500) |
Import VAT and de minimis in the European Union
The European Union charges VAT on imports at a standard rate of 21%.
From 1 July 2026 until 1 July 2028, consignments sold to buyers in the European Union worth up to €150 pay a flat customs duty of €3 per tariff classification in the consignment instead of the tariff rate. Import tax is charged whatever the value.
Other lines under 3204.17
- 3204 17 00 10Colourant C.I. Pigment Yellow 81 (CAS RN 22094-93-5) and preparations based thereon with a colourant C.I. Pigment Yellow 81 content of 50 % or more by weight
- 3204 17 00 15Colourant C.I. Pigment Green 7 (CAS RN 1328-53-6) and preparations based thereon with a colourant C.I. Pigment Green 7 content of 40 % or more by weight
- 3204 17 00 18Colourant C.I. Pigment Orange 16 (CAS RN 6505-28-8) and preparations based thereon with a colourant C.I. Pigment Orange 16 content of 90 % or more by weight
- 3204 17 00 19Colourant C.I. Pigment Red 48:2 (CAS RN 7023-61-2) and preparations based thereon with a colourant C.I. Pigment Red 48:2 content of 85 % or more by weight
- 3204 17 00 20Colourant C.I. Pigment Blue 15:3 (CAS RN 147-14-8) and preparations based thereon with a colourant C.I. Pigment Blue 15:3 content of 35 % or more by weight
- 3204 17 00 21Colourant C.I. Pigment Blue 15:4 (CAS RN 147-14-8) and preparations based thereon with a colourant C.I. Pigment Blue 15:4 content of 35 % or more by weight
- 3204 17 00 22Colourant C.I. Pigment Red 169 (CAS RN 12237-63-7) and preparations based thereon with a colourant C.I. Pigment Red 169 content of 50 % or more by weight
- 3204 17 00 23Colourant C.I. Pigment Brown 41 (CAS RN 211502-16-8 or CAS RN 68516-75-6)
- 3204 17 00 24Colourant C.I. Pigment Red 57:1 (CAS RN 5281-04-9) and preparations based thereon with a Colourant C.I. Pigment Red 57:1 content of 20 % or more by weight
- 3204 17 00 25Colourant C.I. Pigment Yellow 14 (CAS RN 5468-75-7) and preparations based thereon with a colourant C.I. Pigment Yellow 14 content of 25 % or more by weight
- 3204 17 00 26Colourant C.I. Pigment Orange 13 (CAS RN 3520-72-7) and preparations based thereon with a colourant C.I. Pigment Orange 13 content of 80 % or more by weight
- 3204 17 00 28Colourant C.I. Pigment Yellow 12 (CAS RN 6358-85-6) and preparations based thereon with a colourant C.I. Pigment Yellow 12 content of 21 % or more by weight
- 3204 17 00 31Colourant C.I. Pigment Red 63:1 (CAS RN 6417-83-0) and preparations based thereon with a colourant C.I. Pigment Red 63:1 content of 70 % or more by weight
- 3204 17 00 32Colourant C.I. Pigment Violet 23 (CAS RN 215247-95-3) and preparations based thereon with a colourant C.I. Pigment Violet 23 content of 70 % or more by weight
- 3204 17 00 33Colourant C.I. Pigment Blue 15:1 (CAS RN 147-14-8) and preparations based thereon with a colourant C.I. Pigment Blue 15:1 content of 35 % or more by weight
- 3204 17 00 35Colourant C.I. Pigment Red 202 (CAS RN 3089-17-6) and preparations based thereon with a colourant C.I. Pigment Red 202 content of 70 % or more by weight
- 3204 17 00 37Colourant C.I. Pigment Red 81:2 (CAS RN 75627-12-2) and preparations based thereon with a colourant C.I. Pigment Red 81:2 content of 30 % or more by weight
- 3204 17 00 52Colourant C.I. Pigment Red 112 (CAS RN 6535-46-2) and preparations based thereon with a colourant C.I. Pigment Red 112 content of 90 % or more by weight
- 3204 17 00 54Colourant C.I. Pigment Yellow 65 (CAS RN 6528-34-3) and preparations based thereon with a colourant C.I. Pigment Yellow 65 content of 90 % or more by weight
- 3204 17 00 56Colourant C.I. Pigment Red 146 (CAS RN 5280-68-2) and preparations based thereon with a colourant C.I. Pigment Red 146 content of 90 % or more by weight
- 3204 17 00 57Colourant C.I. Pigment Yellow 13 (CAS RN 5102-83-0) and preparations based thereon with a content of colourant C.I. Pigment Yellow 13 of 50 % or more by weight
- 3204 17 00 58Colourant C.I. Pigment Yellow 17 (CAS RN 4531-49-1) and preparations based thereon with a colourant C.I. Pigment Yellow 17 content of 90 % or more by weight
- 3204 17 00 75Colourant C.I. Pigment Orange 5 (CAS RN 3468-63-1) and preparations based thereon with a colourant C.I. Pigment Orange 5 content of 80 % or more by weight
- 3204 17 00 85Colourant C.I. Pigment Blue 61 (CAS RN 1324-76-1) and preparations based thereon with a colourant C.I. Pigment Blue 61 content of 35 % or more by weight
- 3204 17 00 88Colourant C.I. Pigment Violet 3 (CAS RN 1325-82-2 or CAS RN 101357-19-1) and preparations based thereon with a colourant C.I. Pigment Violet 3 content of 90 % or more by weight
- 3204 17 00 90Other
In other countries
National tariff lines under 3204.17 are live on border.bot for the United States (35 lines, also used by 1 other country).
- United States35 lines, used by 1 other country
Frequently asked questions
What does tariff line 3204 17 00 51 cover in the European Union tariff?
In the European Union tariff, line 3204 17 00 51 covers synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon as specified in note 3 to this chapter, pigments and preparations based thereon, colourant C.I. Pigment Yellow 174 (CAS RN 78952-72-4) and preparations based thereon with a colourant C.I. Pigment Yellow 174 content of 50 % or more by weight.
What is the general (MFN) duty on 3204 17 00 51 in the European Union?
The general (MFN) duty rate is 6.5%. The rate is published on 3204 17 00 00.
Which preferential rates apply to 3204 17 00 51?
Duty-free entry applies to goods that qualify under 5 programmes: EU-Switzerland agreement: re-imported goods, Preferential origin in accordance with the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Union and the Kingdom of Morocco on the amendment of Protocols 1 and 4 to the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member St…, EEA - European Economic Area, a group of origins (TARIC area XC) and a group of origins (TARIC area XL), and to goods from CARIFORUM, the Eastern and Southern Africa States, SADC EPA, GSP-EBA (Special arrangement for the least-developed countries - Everything But Arms), GSP+ (incentive arrangement for sustainable development and good governance), OCTs (Overseas Countries and Territories), Central America, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, Switzerland, Côte d'Ivoire, Chile, Cameroon, Colombia, Algeria, Ecuador, Egypt, Fiji, the Faroe Islands, the United Kingdom, Georgia, Ghana, Israel, Jordan, Japan, Kenya, South Korea, Lebanon, Morocco, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Papua New Guinea, Palestine, the Solomon Islands, Singapore, Syria, Tunisia, Ukraine, the United States, Vietnam, Samoa, Kosovo, Serbia and South Africa. A preferential rate of 2.2% applies to goods from GSP - General arrangements. A preferential rate of 5.2% applies to goods from Mercosur.
Sources and updates
The tariff lines for the European Union come from border.bot release 1, read from the publisher’s files, and have been live since 11 October 2026.
The duty rates for the European Union come from border.bot release 1, read from the publisher’s files, and have been live since 11 October 2026.
The trade programmes for the European Union come from border.bot release 1, read from the publisher’s files, and have been live since 11 October 2026.
The import taxes for the European Union come from border.bot release 1, imported from a file, and have been live since 9 October 2026.
The de minimis thresholds for the European Union come from border.bot release 2, entered by border.bot, and have been live since 11 October 2026.
This page was last updated on 11 October 2026.
Guidance from published tariff data, not a binding ruling. For a decision customs must follow, apply to the destination’s customs authority for a binding tariff ruling.