Carmine Lake Red Pigment from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify the pigment is a true color lake (dye precipitated on substrate) via lab analysis to confirm classification under 3205
• Include certificates of composition showing insolubility in water and lake structure to avoid reclassification as synthetic dyes in 3204
• Label batches with exact color shade and purity levels; common pitfall is misdeclaring as 'pigment preparation' under 3212