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%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Provide lake index value and micronized grade specs; ensure allergen-free certification
• Common issue: mislabeling as powder vs lake