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
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 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