Cudbear Powder
Cudbear powder is a purple dye from fermented orchil lichens, developed as a commercial alternative to archil for cloth dyeing. HTS 3203.00.10.00 explicitly lists cudbear as an animal/vegetal coloring matter.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If chemically synthesized to mimic cudbear
Synthetic azo dyes duplicating natural colors fall under heading 3204.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Historical dye importers should provide production lineage docs for authenticity
• Test for heavy metals common in lichen extracts per FDA/EPA import standards
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Cochineal Extract
Cochineal extract is derived from the dried bodies of female cochineal insects (Dactylopius coccus), providing a vibrant red carmine pigment used in cosmetics, textiles, and beverages. Classified under HTS 3203.00.10.00 as explicitly listed cochineal, an animal-origin coloring matter meeting chapter note definitions.
Archil Extract Liquid
Archil extract liquid comes from orchil lichens (Roccella tinctoria), producing purple dyes for wool and historical textile reproduction. Listed under HTS 3203.00.10.00 as archil, a natural vegetable-origin coloring preparation.
Annatto Powder
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.
Logwood Extract Chips
Logwood extract chips are obtained from the heartwood of Haematoxylum campechianum trees, yielding purple-black dyes for textile mordanting and ink production. HTS 3203.00.10.00 covers this listed vegetable coloring matter used in dyeing extracts.
Litmus Powder
Litmus powder is a natural pH indicator made from lichens (Roccella spp.), turning red in acid and blue in base, used in laboratory testing and education. It qualifies under HTS 3203.00.10.00 as listed litmus, a lichen-derived (vegetable) coloring matter.
Marigold Meal
Marigold meal is ground dried flowers of Tagetes erecta, rich in xanthophyll pigments for poultry feed to enhance egg yolk color. HTS 3203.00.10.00 includes this listed vegetable coloring matter used as a natural dye.