FD&C Blue 1 Aluminum Lake from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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