Quinoline Yellow WS from Japan

Quinoline Yellow WS is a synthetic trisodium salt dye containing quinoline structure, used in pharmaceuticals and cosmetics but imported as pure chemical. Borderline classification under HTS 2933.49.26.00 when declared as drug intermediate. Primarily chemical import despite colorant applications.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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Import Tips

• Provide FDA color additive certification if for drug coating applications

• Declare specific use (pharma intermediate vs colorant) on entry summary

• Avoid retail packaging to prevent Chapter 32 synthetic dye classification