Annatto Extract Powder from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

28.1%

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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

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