Phthalocyanine Blue Lake from Germany
Phthalocyanine blue lake is a precipitated form of copper phthalocyanine pigment fixed as a lake for enhanced stability in water-based applications. Classified in HTS 3205.00.40.55 as a preparation based on color lakes per note 3, suitable for printing inks and textiles. It meets U.S. note 3 specifications for specialized colorants.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide lab tests proving lake precipitation (not dispersed pigment); declare exact solvent content if any to confirm <50% VOC per chapter notes
• Avoid bulk packaging that suggests paint production use