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.

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.

3204.12.50Same rate: 41.5%

If basic toluidine dye without lake substrate

Unlaked monoazo red dyes classify under heading 3204 acid dyes.

2530.90.20.00Lower: 27.9% vs 41.5%

If extended with mineral fillers >30%

Earth colors extended with mineral matter shift to heading 2530.

3212.90.00Lower: 38.1% vs 41.5%

If retail packaged for consumer concrete tinting

Retail colorants for DIY use exclude from industrial chapter 32 headings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include rosined rosin salt analysis confirming lake precipitation method

Test for free aniline (<200ppm) per industry standards for rubber compounding

Avoid declaring as 'toner' which customs may confuse with 3215 inks