Tartrazine Lake (FD&C Yellow 5 Lake) from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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