Yellow Pigment Red Lake C.I. 19140 from Japan
This is a synthetic yellow color lake derived from Acid Yellow 23 dye (C.I. 19140), precipitated onto an aluminum hydroxide substrate, used primarily in printing inks and plastics. It falls under HTS 3205.00.40.10 as a color lake preparation based on yellow lakes, as specified in note 3 to chapter 32. The product is a powdered pigment providing bright yellow hues with good lightfastness.
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
• Verify the lake is precipitated on an inert base like alumina to qualify under 3205; provide lab analysis if challenged
• Include Certificates of Analysis confirming color index (C.I. 19140) and purity >85% for U.S. note 3 compliance
• Avoid misclassification as synthetic organic dye (3204) by documenting insolubility in water