Indigo Carmine Aluminum Lake from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• For food-grade imports, pair with FDA prior notice and ensure lake purity >85% dye content to avoid chapter note (a) chemical compound exclusion
• Document substrate type (aluminum/stearate) precisely, as variations affect lake status and potential reclassification