Carmine Lake Artist Pigment from Japan
High-purity carmine lake in powder form for oil and watercolor paints used by artists. Classified in 3205.00.1500 as a carmine color lake preparation, not dispersed in nonaqueous media per chapter notes.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include MSDS sheets confirming no solvents exceed chapter note limits for 3205 classification
• Label lightfastness ratings, as customs may scrutinize stability for artist vs industrial use
• Declare as 'not for paint manufacturing' to distinguish from 3212 dispersions