Lithol Rubine Lake Pigment

Lithol rubine lake delivers bright magenta-red hue, precipitated on rosin or barium for printing ink and packaging applications. HTS 3205.00.50.50 includes this as other color lake preparation based on note 3 specifications for manufacturing use. Known for high tinctorial strength in offset printing.

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.

3204.14.30.00Same rate: 41.5%

If direct acid dye import

Acid dyes in 3204.14 become lakes through substrate precipitation in 3205.

3215.19Lower: 11.8% vs 41.5%

If pre-dispersed in printing ink base

Any coloring matter in finished printing ink form goes to heading 3215.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide color strength and particle size specs to verify pigment grade vs. dye

• Avoid dispersion in paint media at import, as that triggers 3212 classification

• Document non-toxicity for food packaging ink applications

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