US personal care ingredients maker Sun Chemical is to implement a tariff surcharge on impacted colour materials products, including pigments, both imported and produced in the United States.
The effective date and amount of the surcharge will vary by country and will be communicated directly to affected customers.
The Parsippany, New Jersey outfit said the move is to address rising costs caused by recent global trade developments affecting raw material tariffs.
“Despite the high share of domestic production and sourcing, the recently installed tariffs significantly impact costs for base chemicals, raw materials, equipment parts and supply chain operations,” the company said in a statement.
On 2 April, the US declared broad trade tariffs on its imports, with reciprocal tariffs being imposed on goods from over 60 countries.
Currently, additional tariffs of 10% for most countries are in place, while tariffs on imports from China have increased to a total of 145%.
As retaliation, China has implemented a 125% tariff on most imports from the US.
With facilities across the Americas, Europe and Asia, Sun Chemical - a subsidiary of Sun Chemical Group Coöperatief in the Netherlands – said it maintains the most balanced manufacturing footprint in the pigments industry and is committed to leveraging its global presence and supply chain network to mitigate cost impacts.
“We acknowledge that this surcharge represents a significant cost increase,” added Brian Panczyk, President of the Color Materials Division, Sun Chemical.
“As the tariff situation continues to evolve, we are committed to adjusting our approach fairly while pursuing supply chain options to mitigate the tariff impact.”
