FD&C Yellow 5 for Dairy Products from Mexico
Heat-stable FD&C Yellow 5 (CAS 1934-21-0) for cheese powders and yogurts, synthetic acid dye tolerant to milk proteins. HTS 3204.12.50.20 specific classification. Maintains color through pasteurization.
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
• Protein compatibility data avoids rejection
• Pasteurization trials document stability