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3205.00.40.55/Phthalocyanine Blue Lake/Japan

Phthalocyanine Blue Lake from Japan

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 — 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%
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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

Phthalocyanine Blue Lake from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 3205.00.40.55