Lake FD&C Yellow 5 Pigment from China
Aluminum lake version of FD&C Yellow 5 (CAS 1934-21-0) precipitated on substrate for insoluble pigment use in coatings. Still classified under HTS 3204.12.50.20 as the base synthetic coloring matter. Ideal for non-aqueous food coatings.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Specify lake substrate (e.g
• alumina); changes could shift to 3206 luminophores
• FDA lakes require separate petition; verify 21 CFR 74.1705 lake status