Lithol Rubine Lake Pigment from Mexico
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.
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
• 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