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.
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 not precipitated as a lake but supplied as a synthetic organic dye
Pure synthetic violet dyes like carbazole violet without lake substrate fall under heading 3204 for synthetic organic coloring matter.
If dispersed in nonaqueous media for paint manufacturing
Chapter note 3 excludes pigments dispersed in nonaqueous liquid/paste form used for paints, directing them to heading 3212 as paint pigments.
If based on high-boiling aromatic solvents for lithographic inks
Solutions of coloring matter in organic solvents over 50% by weight are classified under 3208 per chapter note, not as lakes.
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Import Tips & Compliance
ā¢ Verify the pigment is a true color lake (dye precipitated on substrate) via lab analysis to confirm classification under 3205, avoiding reclassification to synthetic dyes in 3204
ā¢ Include detailed chemical composition and production process in import documentation, as CBP may request proof it's not a simple dye mixture excluded by chapter note 3
ā¢ Ensure labeling specifies lightfastness and recommended applications (e.g
ā¢ industrial coatings) to prevent issues with end-use misclassification
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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.
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.