Quinacridone Magenta Lake
Quinacridone magenta lake is a high-performance organic pigment lake used in automotive coatings and plastics for vibrant, lightfast color. It qualifies under HTS 3205.00.40.55 for color lake preparations specified in chapter note 3 and U.S. note 3. The lake structure provides insolubility in water-based systems.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If synthetic organic pigments of various lakes
Certain high-performance synthetic pigments may classify under 3206 if not strictly lakes per note 3 definitions.
If put up in retail paint sets
Coloring preparations in forms for retail sale (e.g., artist sets) go to 3212/3213, not bulk lakes.
If pigment printing preparation based on lake
Preparations for pigment printing explicitly covered in 3204, differing from general lake use.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include FTIR spectra in documentation to prove lake formation vs. base dye; check for REACH compliance if EU-sourced
• Segregate from dispersed forms to prevent CBP reclassification
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Carmine Lake Pigment
Carmine lake is a bright red coloring matter derived from cochineal insects, precipitated onto an aluminum substrate to form a stable lake pigment. It falls under HTS 3205.00.40.55 as a color lake preparation based on natural colorants, used in cosmetics, food, and artistic paints. This classification applies to high-purity lakes meeting additional U.S. note 3 criteria for section VI.
Phthalocyanine Blue Lake
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.
Alizarin Crimson Lake
Alizarin crimson lake is a traditional madder-derived red lake pigment, mordanted on aluminum hydroxide for artist oil paints. HTS 3205.00.40.55 covers this as a color lake preparation under chapter note 3, with specifications in U.S. note 3 for historical pigments. It's prized for its transparent glazing properties.
Indanthrone Blue Lake
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.
Dioxazine Violet Lake
Dioxazine violet lake provides intense purple color with superior durability for plastics and inks. Falls under HTS 3205.00.40.55 as a note 3 color lake preparation described in additional U.S. note 3. The precipitated form enhances dispersibility.
Perylene Red Lake
Perylene red lake is used in high-end automotive finishes for its chemical resistance. HTS 3205.00.40.55 for specialized lake preparations per notes. Meets section VI note 3 criteria.