Aluminum Lake Violet 23 Pigment
Aluminum lake violet 23 is a color lake made by precipitating Acid Violet 23 dye on aluminum hydroxide, commonly used in printing inks and cosmetic colorants. Classified under HTS 3205.00.50.30 for violet color lakes and note 3 preparations used in tinting any material. It provides excellent transparency and bleed resistance in applications like flexographic inks.
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 the Acid Violet 23 is imported as an unprecipitated acid dye
Acid dyes without lake formation are classified in 3204.12 as synthetic organic acid dyes, per chapter structure.
If prepared as a finished printing ink rather than raw pigment
Chapter excludes finished preparations like inks from 3205; they go to 3211 for printing ink preparations.
If inorganic violet pigments like ultramarine are blended in
Inorganic coloring pigments fall under 3206, and note 3 extends it to preparations including such pigments.
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Import Tips & Compliance
ā¢ Provide substrate analysis (e.g
ā¢ alumina content >20%) in technical data sheets to substantiate lake status under 3205, as mixtures may shift to 3204
ā¢ Comply with FDA color additive regulations if for cosmetics/food contact, including batch certificates to avoid FDA holds at entry
ā¢ Watch for common pitfalls like incorrect HS declaration as 'pigment powder' leading to 3212 reclassification if solvent-dispersed
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Dioxazine violet is a synthetic organic color lake pigment derived from carbazole dyes, used primarily in paints, inks, and plastics for its high tinting strength and vibrant hue. It falls under HTS 3205.00.50.30 as a violet color lake preparation specified in note 3 to chapter 32, which covers lake-based coloring matter for tinting materials. This classification applies to the precipitated form on an inert substrate like alumina.
Carmine Lake Violet Pigment for Paints
Carmine lake violet is a natural-derived color lake from cochineal extract precipitated on aluminum or barium salts, used in artist paints and decorative coatings. It qualifies for HTS 3205.00.50.30 as a violet lake preparation per note 3, suitable for coloring materials not covered by excluded headings. Known for its translucent ruby-violet shade in water-based paints.
Barium Lake Violet Pigment for Plastics
Barium lake violet pigment precipitates violet dyes on barium sulfate substrate, ideal for masterbatch coloring in PVC and polyolefin plastics. Under HTS 3205.00.50.30 for violet color lakes used in manufacturing color preparations as per note 3. Offers heat stability up to 280Ā°C for injection molding.
Quinacridone Violet Lake Powder
Quinacridone violet lake powder is a high-performance organic lake pigment on alumina base, used in automotive coatings and digital printing. HTS 3205.00.50.30 covers this violet preparation based on color lakes for tinting per note 3. Renowned for weatherfastness and clean masstones.