FD&C Blue 1 Aluminum Lake from Canada
FD&C Blue 1 Aluminum Lake is a color lake made by adsorbing Brilliant Blue FCF dye onto aluminum hydroxide, rendering it oil-dispersible for use in lipsticks, candies, and pharmaceuticals. Classified under HTS 3205.00.50 as a preparation based on color lakes per chapter note 3, distinct from the parent dye. It's widely used where water-insoluble pigments are needed.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include FDA certification and batch-specific COA confirming lake formation and compliance with 21 CFR 74.101 for color additive petitions
• Label shipments clearly as 'laked' pigment to prevent confusion with soluble FD&C Blue 1 dye under 3204