Quinacridone Magenta Lake from Germany
Quinacridone magenta lake is a high-performance organic pigment lake used in automotive coatings and plastics for vibrant, lightfast color. It qualifies under HTS 3205.00.40.55 for color lake preparations specified in chapter note 3 and U.S. note 3. The lake structure provides insolubility in water-based systems.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Include FTIR spectra in documentation to prove lake formation vs. base dye; check for REACH compliance if EU-sourced
• Segregate from dispersed forms to prevent CBP reclassification