Beta-Naphthol Red Lake from China
Beta-naphthol red lake pigment, derived from azo chemistry, provides opaque red coloration fixed on barium or calcium substrates for paints and textiles. Classified HTS 3205.00.50.50 as other color lake preparations used in material coloring per note 3. Traditional lake offers cost-effective opacity.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Test for azo dye restrictions in importing countries; some ban certain red lakes
• Include migration testing results for food-contact applications
• Specify substrate type (barium vs. calcium) in documentation for accurate heading