Bordeaux Red Lake Pigment from Japan
Bordeaux red lake (PR63:1) is a naphthol AS red lake used in offset printing inks and textiles. It falls under HTS 3205.00.40.20 for red color lakes specified in note 3, offering burgundy shades with good transparency.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Supply barium lake specification to confirm insolubility vs 3204 soluble dyes
• Include migration testing for food contact ink applications