Annatto Powder from China
Annatto powder is a natural orange-red coloring matter extracted from the seeds of the achiote tree (Bixa orellana), used primarily as a food colorant in dairy products like cheese and butter. It falls under HTS 3203.00.10.00 as it is specifically listed annatto, a vegetable-derived coloring matter not chemically defined but used in dyeing extracts.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Verify purity and origin certificates to confirm vegetable source and avoid reclassification as synthetic dyes under Chapter 32 headings like 3204
• Ensure FDA food-grade compliance with documentation for color additive petitions if used in food products