Hansaplast Yellow Color Lake from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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