Tartrazine Lake Yellow 5 from Germany
Tartrazine lake yellow 5, an aluminum-based lake of FD&C Yellow 5 dye, is used in pet foods, cosmetics, and supplements as specified in note 3. It offers oil-dispersibility for non-aqueous systems. Falls under HTS 3205.00.40 for color lake preparations.
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
• Provide lake index value and micronized grade specs; ensure allergen-free certification
• Common issue: mislabeling as powder vs lake