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3205.00.50/Tartrazine Lake (FD&C Yellow 5 Lake)/Mexico

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

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 — Mexico → United States

16.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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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