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3205.00.40.55/Phthalocyanine Blue Lake/Mexico

Phthalocyanine Blue Lake from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

16.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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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 Mexico — Import Duty Rate | HTS 3205.00.40.55