Brilliant Blue FCF Rosin Lake
Brilliant Blue FCF Rosin Lake combines FD&C Blue 1 dye with rosin substrate for use in confections and oral care products, under HTS 3205.00.50.40 as a blue lake preparation. It offers oil-dispersible blue color for fat-based applications.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| šØš³China | 6.5% | +37.5% | 44% |
| š²š½Mexico | 6.5% | +10.0% | 16.5% |
| šØš¦Canada | 6.5% | +10.0% | 16.5% |
| š©šŖGermany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| šÆšµJapan | Free | +12.5% | 12.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If straight reactive dye without rosin precipitation
FD&C Blue 1 as soluble dye is 3204; rosin lake insolubilizes it for 3205 classification.
If pre-mixed into food flavor/color preparations
If beyond bulk lake and part of finished food additive, it moves to chapter 21 food preparations.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code ā and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
ā¢ Cross-check with FDA color additive regulations; lakes must be pre-approved and batch-certified
ā¢ Specify rosin type (e.g
ā¢ calcium rosin) in docs to distinguish from excluded tannin derivatives
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