3205.00.50.30/Carmine Lake Violet Pigment for Paints/Japan

Carmine Lake Violet Pigment for Paints from Japan

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.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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Import Tips

• Source certificates of natural origin and lake precipitation process to distinguish from pure extracts in 3203, ensuring 3205 classification

• Test for solvent content; if >50% volatile organic solvent, it shifts to 3208 per chapter note, a frequent audit trigger

• Label with CAS number and purity levels to facilitate CBP review and avoid delays from chemical definition exclusions in chapter note (a)