Indanthrone Blue Lake from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Submit solubility tests confirming insolubility (hallmark of lakes); declare C.I. number for CBP verification
• Watch for misdeclaration as dispersed paste