Quinoline Yellow WS from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
6.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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