Perylene Red Lake for Inks

Perylene red lake pigment provides deep maroon-red tones with superior chemical resistance, ideal for flexographic printing inks. It qualifies for HTS 3205.00.50.20 as a red color lake preparation used in coloring applications.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
šŸ‡ØšŸ‡³China6.5%+35.0%41.5%
šŸ‡²šŸ‡½Mexico6.5%+10.0%16.5%
šŸ‡ØšŸ‡¦Canada6.5%+10.0%16.5%
šŸ‡©šŸ‡ŖGermany6.5%+10.0%16.5%
šŸ‡ÆšŸ‡µJapan6.5%+10.0%16.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3211.00.00.00Lower: 38.7% vs 41.5%

If prepared ink vehicle with binders

Prepared printing inks with pigments fall under 3211, not base color lakes.

3204.17.60Same rate: 41.5%

If synthetic dye without substrate lake formation

Non-lake synthetic dyes class under 3204 based on chemical structure.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Submit color index (CI) number like Pigment Red 149 in entry docs for Customs verification

• Avoid bulk packaging confusion; lakes in retail packs may shift if meeting 3212 criteria

• Test for extender content; if used as oil paint extender, excluded per chapter note