Phthalocyanine Blue Lake from Japan
Phthalocyanine blue lake is a stabilized lake pigment of copper phthalocyanine blue adsorbed on alumina, listed in U.S. note 3 for section VI. Ideal for water-based paints and inks due to its dispersion properties. Classified in HTS 3205.00.40 as other color lake preparations.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Submit particle size distribution data; comply with TSCA for chemical inventory
• Avoid classifying as dispersed paste under 3212