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3205.00.05.00/Cochineal Carmine Food Coloring Solution/Japan

Cochineal Carmine Food Coloring Solution from Japan

A liquid food coloring solution derived from cochineal carmine lake and paprika oleo resins, used to impart red hues to beverages and confectionery. It falls under HTS 3205.00.05.00 as it contains natural color lakes without synthetic organic dyes, per chapter note 3. Ideal for natural ingredient labeling in food products.

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%
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Import Tips

• Verify absence of synthetic dyes via lab testing for compliance; obtain FDA food contact approval; label as 'natural color' to avoid misclassification pitfalls

Cochineal Carmine Food Coloring Solution from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 3205.00.05.00