Pharmaceutical Grade FD&C Yellow 5 from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → 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
• Provide USP/NF monograph compliance certificate; impurities >0.2% risk rejection
• Separate from cosmetic grades in manifests to avoid cross-contamination flags
• Drug Master File (DMF) reference speeds FDA clearance for pharma imports