Phthalocyanine Blue Lake from Canada
Phthalocyanine blue lake is a vibrant blue pigment where phthalocyanine dye is adsorbed onto a mineral substrate like aluminum silicate for enhanced lightfastness. Classified under HTS 3205.00.50.50 as a preparation based on color lakes for industrial coatings and plastics. It meets chapter note 3 for use in coloring materials or manufacturing color preparations.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Include spectral analysis and substrate verification in import docs to distinguish from soluble dyes in 3204
• Avoid bulk shipments mixed with paints, as dispersions in nonaqueous media classify under 3212
• Check for heavy metal content restrictions in target markets for pigment lakes