Permanent Red 2B Lake from Mexico
Permanent red 2B lake (PR48:2) is a manganese lake providing maroon shades for plastics and lacquers. Classified in HTS 3205.00.40.20 as red color lake per note 3, valued for heat stability up to 240°C.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Document manganese content and heat stability curve for plastics masterbatch
• Test bleed resistance for PVC applications