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Safflower Yellow Extract

Safflower yellow extract, from Carthamus tinctorius flowers, yields water-soluble yellow dyes for textiles and food coloring. It qualifies under HTS 3203.00.80.00 as vegetable-origin coloring matter or preparations per note 3.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.1%+25.0%28.1%
🇲🇽Mexico3.1%—3.1%
🇨🇦Canada3.1%—3.1%
🇩🇪Germany3.1%—3.1%
🇯🇵Japan3.1%—3.1%

Alternative Classifications

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

3203.00Same rate: 28.1%

If specifically enumerated like carmine

Certain named animal/vegetable extracts have dedicated subheadings within 3203.

1211.90Lower: 16% vs 28.1%

If dried flowers without extraction

Unprocessed plant materials stay in Chapter 12; extraction defines coloring matter.

3301.29.20.00Lower: 18.6% vs 28.1%

If for use in essential oil extracts

If part of flavor/fragrance oils, reclassified under Chapter 33.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Include HPLC analysis to prove natural vegetable origin and avoid synthetic dye scrutiny

• For food use, ensure GRAS status documentation; EU requires novel food authorization

• Avoid bulk packaging without specs—customs may classify as Chapter 12 plants if not clearly extracted

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