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Methylene Blue Barium Lake from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

16.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico

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

Methylene Blue Barium Lake from Mexico — Import Duty Rate | HTS 3205.00.50.40