Carmine Lake Pigment
Carmine lake pigment is a precipitated aluminium or calcium salt of carminic acid extracted from cochineal insects (Dactylopius coccus), used as a bright red colorant in paints and inks. As an animal-origin colouring matter, it is classified under tariff item 3203.00.00.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the pigment is dispersed in non-aqueous media for paint manufacture
Pigments dispersed in non-aqueous media are classified in heading 32.12.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the lake pigment is not dispersed in non-aqueous media, which would shift classification to heading 32.12
• Declare the insect source to confirm animal origin
• For paint use, verify compliance with Canadian consumer product safety regulations
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Annatto extract powder is derived from the seeds of the achiote tree (Bixa orellana), providing a natural orange-red colouring matter used in food and cosmetics. As a vegetable-origin dyeing extract, it falls under tariff item 3203.00.00.
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Annatto powder is a natural orange-red colouring matter extracted from the seeds of the achiote tree (Bixa orellana). It is used primarily as a food colorant in dairy products such as cheese and butter, and qualifies as a vegetable-origin colouring matter under tariff item 3203.00.00.
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