Annatto Extract Powder
Annatto extract powder is derived from the seeds of the achiote tree (Bixa orellana), a vegetable source, providing a natural orange-red coloring matter used in food and cosmetics. It falls under HTS 3203.00.80.00 as a vegetable-origin coloring matter, chemically defined or not, excluding animal black.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If sold as a finished food ingredient blend
Blends with other food additives shift from pure coloring matter to food preparations in Chapter 21.
If incorporated into cosmetic mixtures
Preparations based on vegetable colors for retail cosmetic sale fall under Chapter 33 headings.
If unextracted plant material
Raw plants or parts used for extraction remain under Chapter 12 as plants, not processed extracts.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify purity and origin certificates to confirm vegetable source and avoid reclassification as synthetic dyes under Chapter 32
• Ensure compliance with FDA color additive regulations for food use, including batch testing for heavy metals
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