Indanthrone Blue Lake from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Submit solubility tests confirming insolubility (hallmark of lakes); declare C.I. number for CBP verification
• Watch for misdeclaration as dispersed paste