Quinacridone Red Lake Pigment
Quinacridone red lake (PR122/PR202) is a high-performance organic red pigment lake used in automotive coatings and plastics. It qualifies under HTS 3205.00.40.20 for red color lakes and note 3 preparations, offering excellent durability and weather resistance.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If inorganic lake modifier dominates composition
Red lakes heavily based on inorganic substrates like molybdate may classify as inorganic pigments under 3206.
If solvent-based liquid preparation with >50% volatiles
Chapter note specifies solvent solutions over 50% weight go to heading 3208.
If for pre-dispersed paste forms used in paint manufacturing
Pigments dispersed in non-aqueous media for enamels/paints exclude from chapter 32 per note 3.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Submit particle size distribution (PSD) reports confirming pigment grade vs dye to prevent 3204 reclassification
• Include TSCA certification for US import and SDS with heavy metal limits (<10ppm lead)
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Toluidine Red Lake 23 Pigment
Toluidine red lake (PR3) is a cost-effective red pigment lake used in rubber, concrete coloring, and low-end paints. Classified under HTS 3205.00.40.20 as a red color lake preparation per note 3, noted for good tinting strength but moderate lightfastness.
Permanent Red 2B Lake
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Red Lake Iron Oxide Hybrid
Red lake iron oxide hybrid combines organic lake with iron oxide for enhanced opacity in construction coatings. Meets HTS 3205.00.40.20 as red lake preparation under note 3 when organic component principal.
Eosin Red Lake for Cosmetics
Eosin red lake (DC Red 22 Lake) is a fluorescein lake approved for lipsticks and eyeshadows. HTS 3205.00.40.20 covers this red cosmetic color lake per chapter note 3, non-bleeding and FDA certified.
Rhodamine B Lake Red
Rhodamine B lake provides fluorescent pink-red for plastics and coatings. Classified HTS 3205.00.40.20 as red color lake preparation note 3, but note EU/RoHS restrictions on free rhodamine.
Brilliant Scarlet Lake Pigment
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