Indigo Carmine Aluminum Lake
Indigo Carmine Aluminum Lake is a blue color lake made by adsorbing FD&C Blue 2 dye on aluminum hydroxide, used in food coatings and pharmaceuticals under HTS 3205.00.50.40. It provides water-insoluble blue pigmentation compliant with chapter note 3.
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 unbound acid dye prior to lake formation
The soluble indigo carmine dye itself is under 3204 heading for synthetic acid dyes; laking creates the 3205 preparation.
If used primarily as a paint tinting strength modifier
Some lake preparations function as paint colorants under 3209 if not purely lakes, depending on formulation intent.
If incorporated into cosmetic color dispersions
Lakes in beauty product matrices shift to chapter 33 for beauty preparations rather than bulk colorants.
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Import Tips & Compliance
ā¢ For food-grade imports, pair with FDA prior notice and ensure lake purity >85% dye content to avoid chapter note (a) chemical compound exclusion
ā¢ Document substrate type (aluminum/stearate) precisely, as variations affect lake status and potential reclassification
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