</>Build with Tariff Intelligence|Programmatic access to tariff calculations and HS code classification.Explore Developer Resources →

Quinoline Yellow WS Dye Intermediate from Japan

Quinoline Yellow WS Dye Intermediate is a quinoline-based compound used in synthesizing the food colorant Quinoline Yellow. It falls under HTS 2933.49.60.00 as a non-fused quinoline heterocyclic listed in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI, prior to final dye formulation. Excluded from Chapter 32 coloring matters.

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%

Import Tips

Distinguish from finished dyes to avoid Chapter 32; include end-use statement for dye production; comply with FDA color additive petition requirements