Perylene Red Lake Dispersion
Perylene red lake (PR149) is a transparent red pigment lake preparation for ink and digital printing applications. It meets HTS 3205.00.40.20 criteria as a red color lake based on chapter note 3, valued for NIR transparency in security inks.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If when fully formulated as printing ink
Ready-to-use printing inks containing these lakes classify under heading 3215.
If synthetic vat red dye without lake formation
Perylene dyes in acid/vat form without substrate classify under 3204.
If for multi-component industrial dispersions
Complex chemical dispersions not purely coloring matter fall to chapter 38.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide NIR spectroscopy confirming perylene structure to validate lake classification
• Declare exact dispersion medium (<20% to stay in 3205; >50% risks 3208)
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