Vegan Alternative Carmine Food Color Solution from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Label as vegan despite lake similarity; purity assays; shelf-life for veg formulations