Aluminum Yellow Lake C.I. 15985 Pigment from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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