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Barium Lake Red for Plastics

Barium lithol red lake (PR 57:1) delivers bright scarlet red for masterbatch coloring in plastic films and bottles. HTS 3205.00.50.20 covers this red color lake preparation for material coloring.

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.

3212.10.00.00Lower: 39.7% vs 41.5%

If tanning extracts or retail dye packs

Chapter exclusions send retail dye forms to 3212, not bulk lakes.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 41.5%

If chemical preparation for industrial mixing

Mixtures not specifically provided elsewhere may go to 3824.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document dye load percentage (20-40% typical) to prove lake vs pure dye status

For heat-stable grades, include thermal specs; unstable ones limited to cold processes