Perylene Red Lake Dispersion from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Provide NIR spectroscopy confirming perylene structure to validate lake classification
• Declare exact dispersion medium (<20% to stay in 3205; >50% risks 3208)