Naphthol Red Lake for Coatings from Mexico
Naphthol red lake provides opaque mid-red shade with good opacity for industrial primers and decorative paints. Meets HTS 3205.00.50.20 criteria for red color lake preparations.
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 hiding power and oil absorption data in technical file for verification
• For water-based uses, confirm insolubility to avoid 3209 classification
• Avoid generic 'red pigment' description; specify lake chemistry