Toluidine Red Lake 23 Pigment from Japan
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.
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%
Import Tips
• 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