Heading 3205: Color lakes; preparations as specified in note 3 to this chapter based on color lakes
Every line of heading 3205 in the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule, with its general (column 1) duty rate. Open a code for the landed cost calculator, trade agreement rates and email alerts if the rate changes.
Color lakes; preparations as specified in note 3 to this chapter based on color lakes
Chapter 32: Tanning and dyeing extracts; dyes, pigments, paints, varnishes and inks. Schedule checked on November 8, 2026.
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Tariff lines
| HTS code | Official description | General rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3205.00 | Color lakes; preparations as specified in note 3 to this chapter based on color lakes: | |
| 3205.00.05.00 | Food coloring solutions, containing cochineal carmine lake and paprika oleo resins, but not including any synthetic organic coloring matter | Free |
| 3205.00.15.00 | Other | 6.5% |
| 3205.00.40 | Products described in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI | 6.5% |
| 3205.00.40.10 | Yellow | |
| 3205.00.40.20 | Red | |
| 3205.00.40.40 | Blue | |
| 3205.00.40.55 | Other | |
| 3205.00.50 | Other | 6.5% |
| 3205.00.50.10 | Yellow | |
| 3205.00.50.20 | Red | |
| 3205.00.50.30 | Violet | |
| 3205.00.50.40 | Blue | |
| 3205.00.50.50 | Other |
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Exports are reported with Schedule B numbers. Heading 3205 has 4 of them. Schedule B lookup →
- 3205.00.0010YELLOW COLOR LAKES & PREPS BASED ON COLOR LAKES AS SPECIFIED IN NOTE 3 TO THIS CHAPTER
- 3205.00.0020RED COLOR LAKES & PREPS BASED ON COLOR LAKES AS SPECIFIED IN NOTE 3 TO THIS CHAPTER
- 3205.00.0040BLUE COLOR LAKES & PREPS BASED ON COLOR LAKES AS SPECIFIED IN NOTE 3 TO THIS CHAPTER
- 3205.00.0055COLOR LAKES & PREPS BASED ON COLOR LAKES AS SPECIFIED IN NOTE 3 TO THIS CHAPTER, NESOI
Source: U.S. International Trade Commission, Harmonized Tariff Schedule; Schedule B: U.S. Census Bureau. Information only, not legal or customs advice; U.S. Customs and Border Protection decides the classification and the duty. Confirm with a licensed customs broker before you ship.
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