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

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%

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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