Henna Powder Dye
Henna powder dye from Lawsonia inermis leaves provides reddish-brown coloring for hair and skin tattoos. Falls under HTS 3203.00.80.00 as vegetable-origin coloring matter used in preparations.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If unprocessed leaf powder
Medicinal or raw plant leaves remain Chapter 12, not dyeing extracts.
If pre-mixed for retail hair dye
Retail shampoos and preparations with vegetable colors go to Chapter 33.
If stamping foils with henna pigment
Chapter note defines stamping foils using such pigments under 3212.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Certify as body art grade with microbial testing; FDA restricts certain claims
• Declare particle size and lawsone content to prevent reclassification as crude plants
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