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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Submit particle size distribution data; comply with TSCA for chemical inventory
• Avoid classifying as dispersed paste under 3212