Brilliant Blue Lake FCF from Japan
Brilliant blue lake FCF is a FD&C blue 2 aluminum lake used in ice creams, mouthwashes, and coatings, matching U.S. note 3 descriptions. Provides heat-stable color in fat-based products. HTS 3205.00.40 for these specified color lakes.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Certify compliance with 21 CFR 74.101; test for leachable dye content
• Avoid bulk chemical declarations confusing with 3204