Phthalocyanine Blue Lake Pigment from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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