HTS tariff line · chapter 32
3205.00.05
Food coloring solutions, containing cochineal carmine lake and paprika oleo resins, but not including any synthetic organic coloring matter
Analysis
HTS 3205.00.05 covers food coloring solutions, containing cochineal carmine lake and paprika oleo resins, but not including any synthetic organic coloring matter under heading 3205 (color lakes; preparations as specified in note 3 to this chapter based on color lakes).
Rates on the nearby lines range from 6.5% to 6.5%. The costliest confusion would be with 3205.00.50 (other: other) at 6.5%, a difference of 6.5 points on the customs value.
Goods from countries without normal trade relations pay the column 2 rate of 72% instead of nothing, so origin decides between free entry and a 72% duty.
There is no general-rate duty on this line, which puts it with roughly 19% of the 106 tariff lines in chapter 32 that are also free. Duty-free at the general rate does not rule out additional duties under Chapter 99, such as Section 301 or Section 232 measures, which depend on the country of origin.
The other lines in the same group are 3205.00.15 (carmine: other, 6.5%), 3205.00.40 (products described in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI, 6.5%) and 3205.00.50 (other: other, 6.5%).
Neighbouring lines
| Line | Description | General rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3205.00.15 | Carmine: other | 6.5% |
| 3205.00.40 | Products described in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI | 6.5% |
| 3205.00.50 | Other: other | 6.5% |