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Barium Lake Red for Plastics from Canada

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.

Duty Rate — Canada → United States

16.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• 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