Hansaplast Yellow Color Lake
A high-performance yellow azo-based color lake (CI Pigment Yellow 1 lake) used in cosmetics, inks, and food contact plastics for stable coloration. Classified under HTS 3205.00.50.10 due to its lake structure from dye precipitation on substrates, as specified for yellow preparations in note 3. It offers excellent heat stability for extrusion processes.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| šØš³China | 6.5% | +35.0% | 41.5% |
| š²š½Mexico | 6.5% | +10.0% | 16.5% |
| šØš¦Canada | 6.5% | +10.0% | 16.5% |
| š©šŖGermany | 6.5% | +10.0% | 16.5% |
| šÆšµJapan | 6.5% | +10.0% | 16.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported as the underlying soluble azo dye before laking
Soluble synthetic dyes without lake insolubilization fall under 3204, per chapter exclusions for chemically defined compounds.
If for retail-packaged stamping foils using the lake
Chapter defines stamping foils in 3212 as pigment agglomerates on sheets for printing, separate from bulk color lakes.
If blended as a prepared binder mixture exceeding simple color prep
Complex additive preparations not purely based on color lakes shift to 3824 for chemical admixtures.
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Import Tips & Compliance
ā¢ Obtain FDA color additive certification if for cosmetics or food contact, as lakes must meet purity specs; pitfall is assuming EU approvals suffice for US entry
ā¢ Document substrate used (e.g
ā¢ alumina hydrate) to prove lake formation, distinguishing from soluble dyes under 3204
ā¢ Check REACH compliance for EU exports and provide SDS for safe handling during customs clearance
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