Tartrazine Lake (FD&C Yellow 5 Lake) from Canada

Tartrazine lake, or FD&C Yellow 5 Aluminum Lake, precipitates the azo dye tartrazine onto alumina for use in chewing gum, cosmetics, and pet foods. Under HTS 3205.00.50 as other color lakes per chapter note 3, it's insoluble unlike the parent dye. Ideal for fat-based applications.

Duty Rate — Canada → United States

16.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Ensure COA shows <5ppm lead/arsenic per FDA specs; declare as certified color additive

Use proper GRI for mixtures; pure lakes stay 3205

Tartrazine Lake (FD&C Yellow 5 Lake) from Canada — Import Duty Rate | HTS 3205.00.50