Green Tea Gallocatechin Coloring Mixture from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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