3205.00.50
Other
This code covers color lakes and preparations based on them, used as coloring agents for various materials. Use this code when importing these coloring substances, noting a general duty of 6.50% unless the goods qualify for free trade benefits with specific countries like Australia or South Korea.

Detailed information for HTS Code 3205.00.50
This tariff classification falls within Chapter 32, which covers tanning and dyeing extracts, pigments, and other coloring matter. Specifically, 3205.00.50 covers color lakes and preparations based on them, categorized as ‘other’. This code includes subdivisions based on color—yellow, red, violet, blue, and all other colors—and these subdivisions (3205.00.50.10 through 3205.00.50.50) should be used to specify the precise color of the product being reported, if known. Duty is 6.5% for general trade partners, but may be free for eligible FTA or preference programs.
| 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
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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 3205.00.50 and all its subdivisions (3205.00.50.10 through 3205.00.50.50) is 6.50% and applies to goods not originating from eligible countries with which the U.S. has Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) or preference programs. Goods originating from A+, AU, BH, CL, CO, D, E, IL, JO, KR, MA, OM, P, PA, PE, S, or SG may be eligible for a duty rate of Free, provided they meet origin requirements of the applicable FTA or preference program. All imports under this code are reported in kilograms (kg). No other special rates or conditions are specified.
Rate of Duty (Column 2): 72%
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Code subdivisions
3205.00.50.10
Color lakes; preparations as specified in note 3 to this chapter based on color lakes: > Other: > Other > Yellow
3205.00.50.20
Color lakes; preparations as specified in note 3 to this chapter based on color lakes: > Other: > Other > Red
3205.00.50.30
Color lakes; preparations as specified in note 3 to this chapter based on color lakes: > Other: > Other > Violet
3205.00.50.40
Color lakes; preparations as specified in note 3 to this chapter based on color lakes: > Other: > Other > Blue
3205.00.50.50
Color lakes; preparations as specified in note 3 to this chapter based on color lakes: > Other: > Other > Other
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