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.
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 imported as a natural coloring matter extract without laking
Unmodified natural colorants like carmine extract are under 3203; laking process moves it to 3205 lakes.
If for retail-packed artist's colors
Coloring matter put up in retail forms for artists falls under 3213 per chapter exclusion, not raw lakes.
If considered a chemical preparation not specifically named
Mixtures not fitting chapter 32 headings default to 3824 as chemical preparations.
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Import Tips & Compliance
ā¢ Source certificates of natural origin and lake precipitation process to distinguish from pure extracts in 3203, ensuring 3205 classification
ā¢ Test for solvent content; if >50% volatile organic solvent, it shifts to 3208 per chapter note, a frequent audit trigger
ā¢ Label with CAS number and purity levels to facilitate CBP review and avoid delays from chemical definition exclusions in chapter note (a)
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Dioxazine Violet Color Lake Pigment
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.
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.
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.