Brilliant Blue Lake FCF from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Certify compliance with 21 CFR 74.101; test for leachable dye content
• Avoid bulk chemical declarations confusing with 3204