Erythrosine Lake Red 3 from Germany
Erythrosine lake red 3, a cherry red aluminum lake from FD&C Red 3, is applied in cherries, popsicles, and medications per note 3. Known for iodine content and stability. Classified HTS 3205.00.40 as color lake product.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Declare iodine levels per FDA specs; provide stability in high-sugar matrices
• Pitfall: thyroid drug restrictions in some markets