Quinacridone Magenta Lake from Germany
Quinacridone magenta lake is a high-performance organic pigment lake used in automotive paints, plastics, and inks, created by laking quinacridone dye on a substrate for enhanced lightfastness. It is classified under HTS 3205.00.50 for other color lake preparations as per note 3. This distinguishes it from non-laked synthetic dyes.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Submit technical data sheets proving laking process and particle size to differentiate from 3204 dyes
• Comply with TSCA pre-manufacture notice if new chemical; declare pigment grade accurately