Phthalocyanine Blue Lake Pigment
Phthalocyanine blue lake is a precipitated copper phthalocyanine complex forming a stable lake pigment for high-performance coatings and inks. Classified under HTS 3205.00.40.40 as a blue preparation based on color lakes per note 3, used as a manufacturing ingredient not for direct retail. Its insoluble lake form distinguishes it from synthetic organic dyes.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If synthetic organic pigment, not lake form
Non-lake synthetic organic coloring matter goes to 3204, while lakes specifically to 3205.
If put up as artists' colors or students' colours
Chapter exclusions direct retail artists' preparations to 3210.
If chemically defined mixtures exceeding simple preparations
Complex chemical preparations not fitting chapter 32 notes go to chapter 38.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Submit dye content and lake formation documentation to Customs, confirming it's not a dispersed paint paste under 3212
• Label shipments clearly as 'industrial color lake, not for retail' to prevent reclassification; check MFN duty rates
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Ultramarine Blue Color Lake
Ultramarine blue is a synthetic inorganic color lake pigment derived from sodium aluminum sulfosilicate, used primarily in paints, plastics, and artists' materials. It falls under HTS 3205.00.40.40 as a blue color lake preparation specified in note 3 to chapter 32, excluding retail packings or paint dispersions. This classification applies to its use as a coloring ingredient in manufacturing.
Indanthrone Blue Color Lake
Indanthrone blue lake is a vat dye-derived lake pigment offering excellent lightfastness for textile printing and automotive paints. It is classified in HTS 3205.00.40.40 as a blue color lake preparation under note 3, intended for industrial coloring applications excluding retail forms. The lake structure provides insolubility essential for pigment use.
Prussian Blue Color Lake
Prussian blue lake, or ferric ferrocyanide pigment, is a classic inorganic blue lake used in artists' paints and industrial coatings. Under HTS 3205.00.40.40 as a blue preparation based on color lakes per chapter note 3, for manufacturing use. It excludes soluble compounds or retail packings.
Manganese Blue Lake Pigment
Manganese blue lake is a barium manganate phosphate lake pigment known for opacity in ceramics and paints. Classified HTS 3205.00.40.40 for blue color lakes as note 3 preparations, industrial grade excluding retail or paint forms. Its lake insolubility suits high-end applications.
Victoria Blue Lake
Victoria blue lake is an organic triarylmethane dye lake used in printing inks and plastics coloring. It fits HTS 3205.00.40.40 as a blue color lake preparation under note 3 for industrial ingredient use. Excludes retail dyes or solvent-heavy solutions.
Brilliant Blue Lake Pigment
Brilliant blue lake, often FD&C certified but industrial grade, serves in cosmetics and coatings as a stable pigment. HTS 3205.00.40.40 covers this blue color lake preparation per note 3, for manufacturing excluding food/retail uses. Its high tinting strength defines industrial appeal.