Premium Carmine Lake Paste from Japan
Concentrated paste form of carmine lake for confectionery and beverage tinting, stable in high-sugar environments. Classified as 'other' carmine under 3205.00.1500 per chapter note 3 specifications.
Duty Rate — Japan → 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
• Provide viscosity and dispersion test results to confirm paste form fits 3205 criteria
• Refrigerate shipments to preserve carmine potency during ocean transit
• Avoid metal containers that could catalyze degradation of the lake structure