3205.00.40.20/Perylene Red Lake Dispersion/Japan

Perylene Red Lake Dispersion from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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Import Tips

• Provide NIR spectroscopy confirming perylene structure to validate lake classification

• Declare exact dispersion medium (<20% to stay in 3205; >50% risks 3208)