3205.00.50.10 - Yellow

This HTS category, 3205.00.50.10, specifically classifies yellow color lakes and preparations based on yellow color lakes. Color lakes are insoluble pigments derived from soluble dyes, typically formed by precipitating a soluble dye onto an inert substratum. These preparations are used in various applications, primarily for imparting color.

This category is distinguished from its sibling categories by the specific hue of yellow. While other subheadings exist for red, violet, and blue color lakes and preparations, this particular classification is exclusively for those where yellow is the predominant or defining color. The 'Other' sibling category is reserved for color lakes and preparations not specifically identified by a primary color.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories under 3205.00.50.10. Therefore, classification at this level relies on the inherent yellow characteristic of the color lake or preparation, and its adherence to the foundational definition of color lakes as outlined in Note 3 to Chapter 32. Examples might include yellow lake pigments used in printing inks, plastics, paints, or cosmetics, provided they meet the criteria of being derived from yellow color lakes.