Cochineal Carmine Solution from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include allergen declarations (carmine is shellfish-like sensitizer)
• Specify solvent (water vs organic) to confirm note 3 applicability