Carmine Lake Red Pigment from Japan
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 — Japan → 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
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