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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+35.0%41.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇩🇪Germany6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇯🇵Japan6.5%+10.0%16.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

3215.11Lower: 11.8% vs 41.5%

If when fully formulated as printing ink

Ready-to-use printing inks containing these lakes classify under heading 3215.

3204.17.20.00Lower: 31.5% vs 41.5%

If synthetic vat red dye without lake formation

Perylene dyes in acid/vat form without substrate classify under 3204.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 41.5%

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)