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3205.00.15.00/Cochineal Carmine Lake Extract/Japan

Cochineal Carmine Lake Extract from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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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