Grape Skin Extract Colorant Mixture from China

A natural coloring mixture derived from grape skins containing 3,4-dihydroxyphenyl-2,4,6-trihydroxy-phenylmethanone (gallocatechin) and 2-(2,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-3,5,7-trihydroxy-4H-1-benzopyran-4-one (quercetin), used in food and beverage coloring. It falls under HTS 3203.00.30.00 as a specific vegetable-origin coloring matter mixture outlined in the tariff description. This extract provides reddish-purple hues stable for natural product formulations.

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 certificate of analysis confirming the exact mixture of gallocatechin and quercetin to match HTS 3203.00.30.00 specifications

Obtain FDA prior notice for food-grade imports and ensure labeling excludes synthetic additives per chapter exclusions

Avoid misclassification as general vegetable extracts (HTS 3203.00.50); test purity to prevent customs reclassification