Aluminum Yellow Lake C.I. 15985 Pigment from Mexico

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 — 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

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

Aluminum Yellow Lake C.I. 15985 Pigment from Mexico — Import Duty Rate | HTS 3205.00.40.10