Sunset Yellow FCF Acid Dye Granules from Germany
Sunset Yellow FCF (CAS 2783-94-0), also known as FD&C Yellow 6, is a synthetic azo acid dye in granular form for dissolving in water-based food and beverage applications. Classified under HTS 3204.12.50.30 due to its specific identification as an acid dye not premetallized. It's widely used to color soft drinks, ice creams, and pharmaceuticals with a bright yellow shade.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include FDA color additive petition status and purity assays (>85% dye content); label with exact CAS number
• Avoid common pitfall of misdeclaring as a general dye without FD&C specificity