Methylene Blue Barium Lake from Germany
Methylene Blue Barium Lake is a pharmaceutical-grade blue lake pigment where methylene blue dye is precipitated on barium sulfate, classified in HTS 3205.00.50.40. It's essential for tablet coatings and medical inks.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Require USP/NF certification for pharma lakes to expedite FDA clearance and HTS verification
• Watch for barium content regulations under TSCA; declare heavy metals to prevent EPA holds