Perylene Red Lake for Inks from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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