Aluminum Yellow Lake C.I. 15985 Pigment from China
Aluminum lake of Acid Yellow 3 (C.I. 15985), a bright yellow pigment for cosmetics, soaps, and food contact packaging inks. It qualifies under HTS 3205.00.40.10 as a yellow color lake preparation described in U.S. note 3 to section VI. Known for high tinting strength and FDA compliance potential.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Provide FDA color additive certification if destined for cosmetics; lakes require petition approval
• Document insolubility (>95% precipitated dye) to distinguish from 3204 dyes
• Check for EU REACH compliance as lakes may contain trace azo compounds