FD&C Yellow 6 for Pharmaceutical Tablets from Japan
High-purity FD&C Yellow 6 (CAS 2783-94-0) tailored for coating pharmaceutical tablets and capsules, providing opaque yellow coloring. It qualifies under HTS 3204.12.50.30 as the specified synthetic acid dye for drug applications. Meets USP standards for medicinal use.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Provide USP/NF monograph compliance docs; declare pharma end-use for potential duty relief
• Avoid pitfalls like undeclared impurities triggering FDA detention