3205.00.50.20 - Red

This HTS subcategory, 3205.00.50.20, specifically classifies "Red" color lakes and preparations based on these color lakes, as defined in Note 3 to Chapter 32. These are pigments derived from the precipitation of soluble dyes onto an insoluble base, resulting in a solid, opaque colorant. The applications for these red color lakes are broad, encompassing industries such as printing inks, paints, plastics, textiles, and cosmetics, where a stable and vibrant red hue is required.

Distinguishing this classification from its siblings is crucial for accurate import and export declarations. While 3205.00.50.10 covers "Yellow" color lakes, 3205.00.50.30 pertains to "Violet," and 3205.00.50.40 to "Blue," this specific code is solely for red pigments. The sibling category 3205.00.50.50 is a residual "Other" for color lakes not falling into the specifically enumerated hues. Therefore, the primary differentiating factor is the specific color spectrum the color lake imparts.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories branching from 3205.00.50.20. Classification at this level relies on the determination that the goods are indeed color lakes and that their predominant color is red, adhering to the requirements outlined in Note 3 to Chapter 32, which details the chemical and physical properties that define these specific types of preparations.