FD&C Yellow 6 Lake Powder from China
FD&C Yellow 6 Lake is a water-insoluble pigment derived from Sunset Yellow FCF (CAS 2783-94-0), an acid dye certified for food use by the FDA. It falls under HTS 3204.12.50.30 as a synthetic organic coloring matter specified by its CAS number, used primarily in dry food coatings, candies, and cosmetics for vibrant yellow-orange hues. The lake form is precipitated onto an insoluble substrate like alumina for stability in fat-based applications.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.5%
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
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)
Import Tips
• Obtain FDA prior sanction letter for color additive use; provide batch certificates of analysis confirming CAS 2783-94-0 purity
• Verify lake substrate compliance to prevent reclassification as a mixture