Alizarin Crimson Lake Powder

Alizarin crimson lake is a red color lake made from alizarin dye mordanted on alumina, providing vibrant transparent reds for artists' oil paints. Classified in HTS 3205.00.40.20 as a red lake preparation per chapter note 3, it's prized for lightfastness in fine art applications.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+35.0%41.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇩🇪Germany6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇯🇵Japan6.5%+10.0%16.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3203.00.80.00Lower: 28.1% vs 41.5%

If a simple mordanted dye without full lake precipitation

Colouring matter of vegetable/animal origin without complete substrate fixation may classify under heading 3203.

3213Lower: 13.4% vs 41.5%

If in set with artist mediums for retail sale

Artists' color sets containing lakes packaged for retail shift to heading 3213 as colour sets.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 41.5%

If for industrial paint dispersions exceeding specific forms

Preparations with >50% dispersant media may fall under chapter 38 chemical preparations.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide HPLC analysis proving alizarin lake composition to distinguish from heading 3204 anthraquinone dyes

Avoid bulk shipments exceeding 25kg without intermediate bulk container certification to prevent powder leakage issues