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