3205.00.40.20 - Red

This HTS code, 3205.00.40.20, specifically classifies "Red" color lakes and preparations based on color lakes, falling under the broader category of pigments and dyes. These products are utilized for imparting a red hue to various materials. The classification is further refined by additional U.S. note 3 to section VI, indicating a specific application or composition requirement within the United States import context.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings, 3205.00.40.10 (Yellow) and 3205.00.40.40 (Blue), is the specific colorant property. While all fall under the umbrella of color lake preparations, the defining characteristic here is the red pigmentation. 3205.00.40.55 (Other) serves as a residual category for color lake preparations that do not fit the specific color designations of yellow, blue, or red.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, classification within this code is dependent on a product's primary characteristic being a red color lake preparation that meets the criteria outlined in the parent categories and additional U.S. notes. Importers must ensure the goods are indeed derived from red color lakes and conform to any specific use or formulation requirements stipulated by the relevant notes.