Carmine Lake for Yogurt Coloring from Mexico
Water-dispersible carmine lake designed for dairy products like yogurt, providing natural pink-red shades. Falls under HTS 3205.00.1500 for carmine color lakes not excluded by chapter notes.
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
• Ensure GRAS status documentation for dairy applications under FDA food contact rules
• Test pH stability as carmine lakes can shift color in acidic yogurt environments
• Declare usage rates below 150ppm to align with EU and US maximum permitted levels