Green Tea Gallocatechin Coloring Mixture

A coloring preparation from green tea catechins, specifically blending the tariff-defined gallocatechin and quercetin for use in natural cosmetics and soaps. Falls under HTS 3203.00.30.00 as a vegetable origin preparation per note 3. Offers subtle beige-yellow tones.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3212.10.00Higher: 39.7% vs 35%

If put up in retail forms for direct consumer use

Dyes in retail packings fall under 3212 per chapter note (a).

0902.30.00Lower: 7.5% vs 35%

If imported as green tea itself rather than extracted colorant

Unprocessed tea leaves are classified in Chapter 9, not as coloring extracts.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Document Camellia sinensis source and extraction method to affirm vegetable coloring status

• Test for heavy metals per cosmetic import standards; declare as 'non-synthetic'

• Avoid retail packaging that might invoke heading 3212 for consumer packs

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