3205.00.40
Products described in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI
This code covers color lakes and preparations based on them, specifically those described in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI. Use this code for importing these coloring materials, keeping in mind duties are generally 6.5% but may be free for eligible trade partners or preference programs, as detailed in the provided information.

Detailed information for HTS Code 3205.00.40
This tariff code falls within Chapter 32, which covers tanning and dyeing extracts, dyes, pigments, and other coloring matter. Code 3205.00.40 specifically covers color lakes and preparations based on them, as described in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI. This code has several subdivisions based on color – 3205.00.40.10 for yellow, 3205.00.40.20 for red, 3205.00.40.40 for blue, and 3205.00.40.55 for all other colors, so choose the appropriate suffix based on the predominant color of the product being classified.
| Chapter | Chapter 32 - Tanning or dyeing extracts; dyes, pigments, paints, varnishes, putty and mastics |
| Section | Section VI - Products of the Chemical or Allied Industries |
Duty snapshot
Quick reference for the duty outcomes tied to this HTS line.
6.50%
Standard trade partners (NTR)
Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL, JO,KR, MA,OM, P,PA,PE,S,SG)
Eligible FTA or preference programs
The general duty rate for HTS code 3205.00.40 and its subdivisions (3205.00.40.10, 3205.00.40.20, 3205.00.40.40, and 3205.00.40.55) is 6.50% applying to goods from standard trade partners. However, several countries (A+, AU, BH, CL, CO, D, E, IL, JO, KR, MA, OM, P, PA, PE, S, SG) may qualify for a free duty rate under specific FTA or preference programs, contingent upon meeting the rules of origin requirements. Reporting units are in kilograms (kg). There is no special rate information specified beyond the free rates for eligible countries.
Rate of Duty (Column 2): 72%
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Code subdivisions
3205.00.40.10
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 > Yellow
3205.00.40.20
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 > Red
3205.00.40.40
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
3205.00.40.55
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 > Other
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