Aluminum Lake of FD&C Yellow 5 from Mexico
FD&C Yellow 5 (Tartrazine) aluminum lake is a water-insoluble yellow pigment for food, drug, and cosmetic applications, precipitated on aluminum hydroxide. It qualifies under HTS 3205.00.50.50 as a color lake preparation based on synthetic organic dyes as specified in chapter note 3. Certified lakes meet strict purity standards for regulated uses.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include FDA certification and batch purity certificates, as food-grade lakes face additional scrutiny
• Distinguish from soluble FD&C dyes in 3204 via insolubility testing documentation
• Monitor EU bans on certain lakes; verify destination country approvals pre-import