FD&C Red 40 Lake Pigment from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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