Methylene Blue Barium Lake from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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