FD&C Red 40 Lake Pigment from Canada
FD&C Red 40 precipitated onto alumina substrate to form an insoluble lake pigment (CAS base 25956-17-6), used in coatings and chewing gum. While based on the specified synthetic coloring matter, classified under 3204.12.50.10 due to specific CAS identification in acid dyes category. Not considered a preparation dispersed in nonaqueous media per chapter notes.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include lake substrate composition (typically 10-15% alumina) and dye loading percentage on documentation; FDA prior approval required for lakes
• Avoid misdeclaring as simple powder which changes purity calculations