Carmine Lake Artist Pigment from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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