FD&C Red 40 10% Solution from Japan
Aqueous solution containing 10% FD&C Red 40 (CAS 25956-17-6) for use in beverage manufacturing and oral pharmaceuticals. Falls under HTS 3204.12.50.10 as a preparation based on the specified synthetic organic acid dye per chapter note 3. The water content does not change classification from the base coloring matter.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Declare exact dye concentration and solvent composition; provide stability data for solutions
• Pitfall: solutions over 50% organic solvent weight might shift to heading 3208 per chapter notes