Yellow Iron Oxide Color Lake
A synthetic color lake derived from iron oxide pigments, used primarily in paints, coatings, and plastics for vibrant yellow hues. It falls under HTS 3205.00.50.10 as a preparation based on color lakes, specifically yellow variants as per chapter note 3. This insoluble pigment provides lightfastness and opacity in industrial coloring applications.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| šØš³China | 6.5% | +35.0% | 41.5% |
| š²š½Mexico | 6.5% | +10.0% | 16.5% |
| šØš¦Canada | 6.5% | +10.0% | 16.5% |
| š©šŖGermany | 6.5% | +10.0% | 16.5% |
| šÆšµJapan | 6.5% | +10.0% | 16.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If used as inorganic luminophore or pigment for lighting applications
Chapter note 3 excludes luminophore preparations from 3205, shifting to 3206 for specialized inorganic color uses.
If dispersed in nonaqueous media for paint manufacturing
Chapter note 3 explicitly excludes pigments in liquid/paste form for paints from 3205, directing to 3212 for such preparations.
If imported as chemically defined iron oxides without lake processing
Unprocessed elemental iron oxides are separate chemicals under Chapter 28, not color lake preparations of Chapter 32.
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Import Tips & Compliance
ā¢ Verify pigment purity and lake formation via lab analysis to confirm classification under color lakes, avoiding reclassification as synthetic organic pigments in 3204
ā¢ Include certificates of analysis (COA) showing insolubility in water, as required for color lake definitions; common pitfall is mislabeling as dispersible dyes
ā¢ Ensure proper hazardous material declarations if containing heavy metals like iron oxide, complying with EPA and TSCA import regulations
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