Pharmaceutical Grade FD&C Yellow 5

USP-grade FD&C Yellow 5 (CAS 1934-21-0) for pharmaceutical tablets and syrups, meeting strict purity for drug coloring. Classified under HTS 3204.12.50.20 as specified synthetic acid dye for drug use. Ensures consistent hue in oral dosage forms.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+35.0%41.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇩🇪Germany6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇯🇵Japan6.5%+10.0%16.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3004.90Lower: 10% vs 41.5%

If incorporated into finished medicinal product

Medicaments colored with the dye classified by therapeutic use in Chapter 30.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide USP/NF monograph compliance certificate; impurities >0.2% risk rejection

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