Phthalocyanine Blue Lake from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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