Indanthrone Blue Lake

Indanthrone blue lake is a vat dye-derived lake offering excellent fastness for textile printing and coatings. Classified HTS 3205.00.40.55 for preparations based on color lakes per note 3, meeting U.S. note 3 product descriptions. Its insoluble lake form suits aqueous systems.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+35.0%41.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇩🇪Germany6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇯🇵Japan6.5%+10.0%16.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3204.15.30.00Same rate: 41.5%

If vat dye printing preparation

Vat dye-based printing preps specifically in 3204, vs. general lakes.

3205.00.50Same rate: 41.5%

If simpler purity not meeting note 3

U.S. note 3 specifies advanced products; others go to residual 3205.00.5000.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit solubility tests confirming insolubility (hallmark of lakes); declare C.I. number for CBP verification

Watch for misdeclaration as dispersed paste

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