Carmine Lake Red Pigment
Carmine lake is a synthetic color lake derived from cochineal carmine, providing a vibrant red hue used in paints, inks, and cosmetics. It falls under HTS 3205.00.50.20 as a red color lake preparation specified in note 3 to chapter 32, suitable for coloring various materials.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| šØš³China | 6.5% | +37.5% | 44% |
| š²š½Mexico | 6.5% | +10.0% | 16.5% |
| šØš¦Canada | 6.5% | +10.0% | 16.5% |
| š©šŖGermany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| šÆšµJapan | Free | +12.5% | 12.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If not a true lake but a synthetic azo dye
Pure synthetic organic dyes without lake substrate fall under heading 3204, not color lakes in 3205.
If dispersed in nonaqueous media for paint manufacturing
Chapter note 3 excludes pigments dispersed in nonaqueous media (liquid/paste) used for paints, directing to 3212.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code ā and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
ā¢ Verify the pigment is a true color lake (dye precipitated on substrate) via lab analysis to confirm classification under 3205
ā¢ Include certificates of composition showing insolubility in water and lake structure to avoid reclassification as synthetic dyes in 3204
ā¢ Label batches with exact color shade and purity levels; common pitfall is misdeclaring as 'pigment preparation' under 3212
Related Products under HTS 3205.00.50.20
Perylene Red Lake for Inks
Perylene red lake pigment provides deep maroon-red tones with superior chemical resistance, ideal for flexographic printing inks. It qualifies for HTS 3205.00.50.20 as a red color lake preparation used in coloring applications.
Naphthol Red Lake for Coatings
Naphthol red lake provides opaque mid-red shade with good opacity for industrial primers and decorative paints. Meets HTS 3205.00.50.20 criteria for red color lake preparations.
Permanent Red Lake F2RK
Permanent red F2RK lake (PR 48:2) offers weatherfast scarlet for exterior architectural coatings. HTS 3205.00.50.20 for this durable red color lake.
Quinacridone Red Lake Powder
Quinacridone red lake is a high-performance organic pigment lake offering excellent lightfastness for automotive coatings and plastics. Classified under HTS 3205.00.50.20 as a red preparation based on color lakes per chapter note 3.
Aluminum Lake Red 53:1
FD&C Red 40 aluminum lake (CI 17200:1) is a water-insoluble red color lake used in food coatings, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. Falls under HTS 3205.00.50.20 for red color lakes and note 3 preparations.
Barium Lake Red for Plastics
Barium lithol red lake (PR 57:1) delivers bright scarlet red for masterbatch coloring in plastic films and bottles. HTS 3205.00.50.20 covers this red color lake preparation for material coloring.