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Lithol Red Lake C Pigment

Lithol red lake C (PR49:1) is a calcium lake of tobias acid offering clean scarlet red for packaging inks. HTS 3205.00.40.20 covers this red color lake preparation under note 3, widely used where high chroma is needed.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+37.5%44%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3204.15.80.00Lower: 26.5% vs 44%

If direct red dye without precipitation

Parent monoazo dye without lake substrate goes to 3204.

3212.90.00Lower: 40.6% vs 44%

If in paint-ready flushed dispersion

Flushed pigment dispersions for paint use exclude per chapter note.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Specify calcium vs sodium salt form (C vs S) affecting solvent fastness

• Provide APHA tint strength values for quality verification