3205.00.50.30 - Violet

This HTS category, 3205.00.50.30, specifically covers violet color lakes and preparations thereof. Color lakes are insoluble pigments derived from the precipitation of soluble dyes with metallic salts. These preparations are used primarily as colorants in various industrial applications, including inks, plastics, paints, and cosmetics, where a violet hue is desired. The classification is based on the characteristic violet color imparted by the lake pigment.

This subcategory is distinguished from its siblings by the specific color it represents. While 3205.00.50.10 covers yellow, and 3205.00.50.20 covers red, this classification is exclusively for violet shades. Similarly, it differs from 3205.00.50.40 (blue) and 3205.00.50.50 (other color lakes). The definitive criterion for inclusion is the presence and dominance of the violet color as the primary characteristic of the color lake or its preparation.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories for this specific classification. Classification professionals should ensure that the product exhibits a distinct violet color and meets the definition of a color lake or preparation as outlined in Note 3 to Chapter 32 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule. Products that are not distinctly violet, or are not color lakes or their preparations, would fall under the "Other" category (3205.00.50.50) or a different HTS classification entirely.