Tartrazine Lake Yellow 5 from Mexico
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 — 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
• Provide lake index value and micronized grade specs; ensure allergen-free certification
• Common issue: mislabeling as powder vs lake