Toluidine Red Lake 23 Pigment from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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