Hansaplast Yellow Color Lake from Germany
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 — 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
• 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