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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.1%+25.0%28.1%
🇲🇽Mexico3.1%3.1%
🇨🇦Canada3.1%3.1%
🇩🇪Germany3.1%3.1%
🇯🇵Japan3.1%3.1%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3208.90.00.00Higher: 38.2% vs 28.1%

If organic solvent >50% weight

Chapter note moves high-solvent solutions to 3208.

3304.99.50.00Higher: 35% vs 28.1%

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