FD&C Red 40 10% Solution from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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