Phthalocyanine Blue Lake from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Lab certification of lake vs dispersion critical
• REACH/SVHC declarations for EU-origin lakes
• Avoid 3213 misclass if not artist materials