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Grape Skin Extract Colorant Mixture from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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