Cochineal Carmine Lake Extract from Canada
Purified extract from cochineal insects processed into a stable carmine lake for pharmaceutical tinting. HTS 3205.00.1500 applies to this 'other' natural carmine preparation as per chapter definitions.
Duty Rate — Canada → 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
• Submit USP or EP certificates verifying pharmaceutical purity grades for carmine lakes
• Document insect sourcing to prevent CITES issues with cochineal trade regulations
• Use tamper-evident packaging to maintain sterility claims during transit