3204.12.50.10/FD&C Red 40 Lake Pigment/Japan

FD&C Red 40 Lake Pigment from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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