Alizarin Crimson Lake from Germany
Alizarin crimson lake is a traditional madder-derived red lake pigment, mordanted on aluminum hydroxide for artist oil paints. HTS 3205.00.40.55 covers this as a color lake preparation under chapter note 3, with specifications in U.S. note 3 for historical pigments. It's prized for its transparent glazing properties.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Document natural vs. synthetic origin to match description; ensure no extenders that would exclude per chapter definition of coloring matter
• Use HTSUS binding ruling for vintage reproductions