Quinacridone Magenta Lake from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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