FD&C Yellow 5 for Confectionery from Mexico
Fine dust FD&C Yellow 5 (CAS 1934-21-0) optimized for hard candies and gummies, high-tint strength synthetic acid dye. Classified HTS 3204.12.50.20 as enumerated food color. Delivers intense yellow without speckling.
Duty Rate — Mexico → 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
• Particle size analysis prevents 'lake' misclassification
• Sugar adhesion tests confirm suitability