Cochineal Carmine Solution
Cochineal carmine solution is an aqueous extract of carminic acid from cochineal insects for inks and cosmetics. HTS 3203.00.80.00 covers animal-origin preparations.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If organic solvent >50% weight
Chapter note moves high-solvent solutions to 3208.
If in cosmetic lotions
Beauty preps with animal colors classified by end use in Chapter 33.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include allergen declarations (carmine is shellfish-like sensitizer)
• Specify solvent (water vs organic) to confirm note 3 applicability
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