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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If used as luminophore in phosphors
Inorganic products of a kind used as luminophores fall under 3206, per chapter note exclusions.
If for retail sale in packings ≤0.5 kg
Dyes and coloring matter put up for retail sale are classified in 3212, excluding industrial bulk preparations.
If solutions in volatile organic solvents >50% by weight
Chapter note specifies such solutions of heading 3208 products go to 3208, not color lakes.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify pigment composition via lab analysis to confirm it meets color lake definition and blue shade per additional U.S. note 3 to section VI
• Provide Certificates of Analysis (COA) showing non-retail packing and exclusion from heading 3212 to avoid misclassification as artists' colors
Related Products under HTS 3205.00.40.40
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.
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.