Sunset Yellow FCF Acid Dye Granules from Mexico
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 — Mexico → 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
• 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