Quinoline Yellow WS Dye Intermediate from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Distinguish from finished dyes to avoid Chapter 32; include end-use statement for dye production; comply with FDA color additive petition requirements