Carmine Lake Red Pigment from China
Carmine lake is a synthetic red color lake derived from cochineal carmine, precipitated onto an aluminum hydroxide substrate. It falls under HTS 3205.00.40.20 as a red color lake preparation specified in note 3 to chapter 32, used primarily in cosmetics, food, and pharmaceuticals for stable red coloring.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify batch certificates confirming lake structure (dye on substrate) to avoid misclassification as synthetic organic dyes under 3204
• Include stability and lightfastness test data in documentation for FDA or EU cosmetic compliance