3205.00.50.10/Yellow Iron Oxide Color Lake/Germany

Yellow Iron Oxide Color Lake from Germany

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.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

16.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

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Import Tips

• Verify pigment purity and lake formation via lab analysis to confirm classification under color lakes, avoiding reclassification as synthetic organic pigments in 3204

• Include certificates of analysis (COA) showing insolubility in water, as required for color lake definitions; common pitfall is mislabeling as dispersible dyes

• Ensure proper hazardous material declarations if containing heavy metals like iron oxide, complying with EPA and TSCA import regulations