Beta-Naphthol Red Lake
Beta-naphthol red lake pigment, derived from azo chemistry, provides opaque red coloration fixed on barium or calcium substrates for paints and textiles. Classified HTS 3205.00.50.50 as other color lake preparations used in material coloring per note 3. Traditional lake offers cost-effective opacity.
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 reactive dye form without substrate
Reactive and mordant dyes classify in 3204.16 before lake conversion.
If heavy metal substrate predominates classification
Certain metal salts used as substrates may lead to Chapter 28 classification.
If in stamping foil form with binder
Chapter note defines stamping foils with metal/pigment on support in 3212.
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Import Tips & Compliance
ā¢ Test for azo dye restrictions in importing countries; some ban certain red lakes
ā¢ Include migration testing results for food-contact applications
ā¢ Specify substrate type (barium vs. calcium) in documentation for accurate heading
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Carmine Lake Pigment
Carmine lake is a bright red pigment derived from cochineal insects, precipitated onto an aluminum hydroxide base to form a stable color lake. It falls under HTS 3205.00.50.50 as a color lake preparation used in cosmetics, food coloring, and artists' paints. This classification covers synthetic organic coloring matter fixed on a substrate, excluding retail-packaged dyes.
Phthalocyanine Blue Lake
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Quinacridone Red Lake
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Aluminum Lake of FD&C Yellow 5
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Dioxazine Violet Lake Pigment
Dioxazine violet lake offers intense purple pigmentation with excellent fastness, lake-fixed for plastics and coatings applications. HTS 3205.00.50.50 covers this preparation as other color lakes per chapter definitions, used as ingredients in color manufacturing. It provides superior transparency in high-performance formulations.
Lithol Rubine Lake Pigment
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