Erythrosine Lake Red 3 from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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