3205.00.50.40/Methylene Blue Barium Lake/Japan

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

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

• 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