FD&C Yellow 5 for Pet Food from Germany
FD&C Yellow 5 (CAS 1934-21-0) approved for pet food coloring in kibble and treats, as a safe synthetic acid dye. HTS 3204.12.50.20 covers this exact colorant per AAFCO guidelines. Delivers appealing yellow tones to animal feeds.
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 AAFCO color listing; non-approved colors detained as adulterants
• Test for pet food matrix stability; fading leads to reclassification disputes