FD&C Yellow 6 for Pharmaceutical Tablets from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Provide USP/NF monograph compliance docs; declare pharma end-use for potential duty relief
• Avoid pitfalls like undeclared impurities triggering FDA detention