Vegan Alternative Carmine Food Color Solution from Japan
Paprika oleo resin dominant solution mimicking carmine red, lake-based for foods. Still HTS 3205.00.05.00 if containing specified natural components, no synthetics. For vegan products avoiding insect carmine.
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%
Import Tips
• Label as vegan despite lake similarity; purity assays; shelf-life for veg formulations