Alizarin Crimson Lake from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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