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Phthalocyanine Blue Lake

Phthalocyanine blue lake adsorbs the dye onto a substrate for superior tinting strength in printing inks and coatings. Classified HTS 3205.00.50 for color lake preparations based on note 3. Provides weather-resistant pigmentation.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChina6.5%+37.5%44%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexico6.5%+10.0%16.5%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanada6.5%+10.0%16.5%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermanyFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3204.14Lower: 19% vs 44%

If unlaked phthalocyanine

Dye form in 3204; laked in 3205.

3206.20Lower: 16.2% vs 44%

If synthetic inorganic analog

Inorganic pigments 3206 vs organic lakes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Lab certification of lake vs dispersion critical

โ€ข REACH/SVHC declarations for EU-origin lakes

โ€ข Avoid 3213 misclass if not artist materials