Hansaplast Yellow Color Lake from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• 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
• Document substrate used (e.g
• alumina hydrate) to prove lake formation, distinguishing from soluble dyes under 3204
• Check REACH compliance for EU exports and provide SDS for safe handling during customs clearance