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Phthalocyanine Blue Lake Pigment from Canada

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.

Duty Rate — Canada → United States

16.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada

Import Tips

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

Phthalocyanine Blue Lake Pigment from Canada — Import Duty Rate | HTS 3205.00.40.40