Erythrosine Lake Red 3 from Japan

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 — Japan → 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

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Import Tips

• Declare iodine levels per FDA specs; provide stability in high-sugar matrices

• Pitfall: thyroid drug restrictions in some markets