3205.00.40.40
Products described in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI / Blue
Classification path
- Color lakes; preparations as specified in note 3 to this chapter based on color lakes
- Other
- Products described in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI
- Blue
Rates of duty
- General (MFN)
- 6.5%
- Column 2Cuba, North Korea, Russia, Belarus
- 72%
- Unit of quantity
- kg
Trade agreement rates
Related lines in heading 3205
- 3205.00.05.00Food coloring solutions, containing cochineal carmine lake and paprika oleo resins, but not including any synthetic organic coloring matterFree
- 3205.00.15.00Color lakes; preparations as specified in note 3 to this chapter based on color lakes / Carmine / Other6.5%
- 3205.00.40.10Products described in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI / Yellow6.5%
- 3205.00.40.20Products described in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI / Red6.5%
- 3205.00.40.55Products described in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI / Other6.5%
- 3205.00.50.10Color lakes; preparations as specified in note 3 to this chapter based on color lakes / Yellow6.5%
- 3205.00.50.20Color lakes; preparations as specified in note 3 to this chapter based on color lakes / Red6.5%
- 3205.00.50.30Color lakes; preparations as specified in note 3 to this chapter based on color lakes / Violet6.5%
- 3205.00.50.40Color lakes; preparations as specified in note 3 to this chapter based on color lakes / Blue6.5%
- 3205.00.50.50Color lakes; preparations as specified in note 3 to this chapter based on color lakes / Other6.5%
About heading 3205
Color lakes; preparations as specified in note 3 to this chapter based on color lakes
Heading 3205 covers color lakes and preparations based on color lakes. The lines first separate carmine products, including a Free line for specified food coloring solutions, from other color lakes. Other lines split products described in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI from other products, then by color.
Full guide to heading 3205Products in this heading
- Cochineal carmine lake food coloring solution with paprika oleoresin
- Carmine lake colorant for lipstick and blush
- Aluminum lake colorants for tablet coatings
- Lake pigments for candy and beverage coloring
- Lake pigment dispersions for printing inks
- Lake colors for paint and coating tinting
- Lake pigments for cosmetic powders
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for carmine lake food coloring?
Food coloring solutions containing cochineal carmine lake and paprika oleo resins, without synthetic organic coloring matter, are classified under 3205.00.05.00 at a general (MFN) rate of Free.
What is the duty on color lakes?
Most color lake lines carry a general (MFN) rate of 6.5%, such as 3205.00.15.00 at 6.5% and 3205.00.50.50 at 6.5%, while the specified food coloring solution under 3205.00.05.00 is Free.
How do I classify a red lake pigment for cosmetics?
Classify it as an other color lake by color; red falls under 3205.00.50.20 at a general (MFN) rate of 6.5%, or under 3205.00.40.20 at a general (MFN) rate of 6.5% if it is described in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI.
Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, retrieved October 21, 2026.