Carmine Lake Pigment from Germany
Carmine lake pigment is a precipitated aluminum or calcium salt of carminic acid extracted from cochineal insects (Dactylopius coccus), used as a bright red colorant in paints and inks. Classified under HTS 3203.00.80.00 for animal-origin coloring matter, including dyeing extracts.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide extraction process documentation to distinguish from synthetic reds and confirm animal origin
• Comply with REACH or TSCA for pigment imports; test for allergens if destined for cosmetics